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Technology Specialist At Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation

HCM Foundation; Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening health systems through innovative, data-driven, and people-centered approaches. We are seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time positions across several states.

Locations: Gombe
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 1year (Renewable)

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain all interoperable digital solutions supporting the project, ensuring reliable and cohesive functionality across Workstreams 1–3.
  • Lead day-to-day Digital Health operations, including system configuration, user management, troubleshooting, uptime monitoring, and technical support for state implementation teams in Gombe, Kaduna, and Kano.
  • Work closely with the Systems Integration Specialist and Biometric Systems Specialist to ensure seamless interoperability between biometric attendance systems, HRHMIS, facility functionality tools, integrated registries, and service delivery platforms.
  • Review, refine, and optimize digital workflows to improve system performance, data capture processes, and internal tools that support efficient implementation and monitoring.
  • Support development and review of technical specifications for software enhancements, dashboards, APIs, and system integrations, ensuring alignment with national and global standards.
  • Conduct routine system health checks and audits, proactively identifying technical risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain system stability, performance, and data quality.
  • Provide technical orientation, mentoring, and coaching to state-based IT focal persons and project staff, strengthening local capacity to operate, manage, and sustain digital systems.
  • Liaise with software vendors, developers, and internal technical teams to coordinate bug fixes, system upgrades, and deployment of new features in line with project priorities.
  • Ensure all digital tools and platforms comply with data security, privacy, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act requirements, working closely with the Cybersecurity Officer and Data Protection Officer.
  • Document system configurations, technical processes, manuals, and SOPs to support continuity, onboarding, troubleshooting, and eventual transition to government ownership.
  • Carry out other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing and supporting digital systems within health, public-sector, or donor-funded programs.
  • Hands-on experience with system administration, troubleshooting, and user support in multi-state or decentralized environments.

Core Competencies & Values

  • Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.

Solid understanding of digital health architectures, interoperability, and standards-based system design.

  • Experience supporting biometric attendance systems, registries, or workforce and facility data platforms.
  • Ability to translate technical issues into clear guidance for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong documentation, process design, and capacity-building skills.
  • High professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to system reliability and data quality.
  • Alignment with HCMF values.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the application form via the link below and upload their CV and cover letter:

Application Form: https://forms.gle/WZ8CTT6Mbq7bToyM7   

Application Deadline: 19th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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