IT Head – Hospital
Job Title: Head – Information Technology (IT)
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Hospital Management / CEO / Director
Job Summary:
The IT Head will be responsible for managing the hospital’s complete IT infrastructure, hospital management systems, cybersecurity, network, hardware/software, IT support, and digital technology operations. The role requires ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted IT services across all hospital departments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain the hospital’s entire IT infrastructure, servers, systems, and networks.
• Oversee HIS/HMS (Hospital Information System) and other healthcare software applications.
• Manage EMR/EHR, billing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other integrated systems.
• Ensure data security, patient data privacy, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Manage IT hardware, computers, printers, CCTV, biometric systems, and related equipment.
• Monitor network connectivity, Wi-Fi, internet, VPN, and server performance.
• Lead IT support/helpdesk operations and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate with software vendors, AMC/service providers, and external IT partners.
• Implement cybersecurity policies, access controls, antivirus, firewalls, and regular security checks.
• Maintain IT documentation, licenses, contracts, and asset records.
• Plan and manage IT budgets, procurement, upgrades, and technology projects.
• Train and guide IT staff and hospital employees on IT systems.
• Ensure IT systems support hospital operations 24/7 with minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare IT, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Relevant experience in hospital/healthcare IT management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HMS/HIS, networking, servers, cybersecurity, and database systems.