Technical Lead and Product Owner at OPHID – Harare

The Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID) PVO 31/16 develops and implements innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen HIV care and treatment services in Zimbabwe by providing enhanced access for communities to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment. OPHID works with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) in implementing these interventions. OPHID is looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to fill the above- mentioned post.

Position Summary: The Technical Lead and Product Owner drives the technical integration and continuous software refinement of the merged Neotree system within Zimbabwe’s national Electronic Health Record (EHR) architecture. Acting as the primary bridge between clinical operations, Neotree software developers, and MOHCC IT teams, this role ensures system robustness, data security, interoperability, and scalability.

- Bachelor’s or Master’s In Computer Science, Software Engineering, Health Informatics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience implementing or integrating health information systems (e.g., OpenMRS, DHIS2, national EHRs) in low-resource settings.
- Strong command of Agile methodologies, API integration, database management, and healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR).
- Ability to diagnose complex system errors and deploy solutions in environments with fluctuating power and internet connectivity.
- Excellent ability to translate clinical needs into technical specs; fluent in English (Shona or Ndebele is a plus).