Health Informatics Specialist

About * Renal Care Saudi Arabia

* Renal Care Saudi Arabia is a leader in the dialysis industry, committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity within its workforce. The company focuses on recruiting top talent and fostering an inclusive work environment at all organizational levels.

The Role of Health Informatics Specialist

The Health Informatics Specialist is responsible for the implementation, integration, and optimization of health information systems within healthcare organizations. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations and standards, including those set by the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and other private and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and integration of Health Information Systems (HIS), including the PearlCare System, with existing organizational systems.
• Coordinate with IT, clinical teams, and system users to customize HIS functionalities based on operational and clinical requirements.
• Support data migration, validation, system interfaces, and integration activities to ensure information accuracy and continuity.
• Monitor HIS compliance with applicable Saudi healthcare requirements, including MOH and CBAHI standards, and report identified gaps.
• Participate in regular system audits and compliance assessments, supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain awareness of changes in healthcare regulations, standards, and health informatics requirements in Saudi Arabia.
• Support the maintenance of health information data quality, accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security.
• Apply approved data protection and privacy requirements in accordance with Saudi regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide training and guidance to healthcare staff on the effective use of HIS and related electronic systems.
• Offer ongoing user support and assist in troubleshooting system-related issues, escalating to IT or vendors when necessary.
• Develop and update user guides, training materials, system procedures, and related documentation.
• Participate in HIS projects and system enhancement initiatives, ensuring timely completion of assigned activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal departments, and stakeholders regarding system requirements, issues, testing, and implementation.
• Prepare system reports, project documentation, system change records, and other required documentation.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend enhancements to improve usability, workflow efficiency, and data quality.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback, reporting recurring issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the design, configuration, and enhancement of health information systems in alignment with organizational requirements and applicable standards.
• Analyze existing clinical and health information workflows to identify gaps and recommend system or process improvements.
• Support interoperability and integration between HIS and other healthcare technologies and information systems.
• Apply approved data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and information-security practices within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to identify informatics solutions that support clinical workflows, patient safety, and quality of care.
• Conduct user training sessions on new system functionalities, updates, and health informatics best practices.
• Perform system testing, validation, and post-implementation monitoring to ensure functionality, data accuracy, and reliability.
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, and data-analysis outputs to support clinical and administrative decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis related to health informatics activities and system performance for relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of system issues, resolutions, configurations, changes, and user support activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field. A Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is acceptable for Saudi nationals.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a health information role, preferably within the healthcare or medical licensing sectors.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.