Application Specialist

Join Our Team as a Healthcare Information Systems Implementation Specialist in Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to fill the role of Healthcare Information Systems Implementation Specialist, with a focus on Blood Bank Information Systems (BBIS). In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and optimizing healthcare information systems to support operational requirements and ensure efficient, reliable system performance.

• Role and Responsibilities:
• Analyze business processes and stakeholder requirements to identify system needs and implementation objectives.
• Install, configure, test, and deploy healthcare information systems, including BBIS.
• Ensure system compatibility, performance, security, and data integrity throughout implementation projects.
• Customize and adapt software solutions to meet clinical, operational, and business requirements.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and end-user training to ensure successful system adoption.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams, healthcare professionals, and business stakeholders to improve workflows and optimize system efficiency.
• Participate in data migration, system validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities.
• Support project planning, implementation, and post-go-live activities.

• Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in implementing healthcare information systems for at least 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025).
• Solid understanding of database management systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and data exchange protocols, including HL7, ASTM.
• Experience integrating healthcare systems with laboratory analyzers, blood bank equipment, and HIS/LIS systems.
• Familiarity with system architecture concepts, networking, and infrastructure components.
• Experience with project management tools and implementation methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for project implementations and customer support activities.

• Preferred Competencies:
• Professional proficiency in English and French; Arabic is an advantage.
• Previous experience with Blood Bank Information Systems, particularly the Hematos system.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and data exchange protocols.
• Experience working in healthcare environments, including hospitals, blood banks, or laboratory settings.