Profile

20+ years | Healthcare IT & HIS

Solution-oriented IT leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in designing, implementing and running mission-critical healthcare technology and IT operations across KSA and GCC. Strong background in HIS implementation, NPHIES / CHI compliance, IT operations management, digital transformation, DR/BCP and vendor governance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional and IT operations teams, ensure high availability of HIS/clinical systems, streamline clinical and revenue-cycle workflows, and drive projects from concept to stabilisation with clear focus on service reliability, top-line growth and operational efficiency.

Experience

Information Technology Manager
Dr. Mohammed Alfagih Hospital – Riyadh, KSA
Apr 2021 – Present
  • Directed hospital-wide IT strategy and operations, ensuring 24×7 availability of HIS, infrastructure, networks and critical clinical systems with >99.5% uptime.
  • Delivered full NPHIES enablement (eligibility, pre-auth, claims) achieving >95% clean-claim rate and accelerating payer settlement cycles.
  • Strengthened interoperability and data accuracy by optimising HL7–FHIR mappings, reducing manual corrections and integration issues by 40%.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity posture through patching, endpoint hardening, IAM improvements and CHI/JCI/ISO-aligned controls, reducing audit findings by 60%.
  • Modernised datacentre, DR/BCP framework and backup strategy, improving RTO/RPO compliance and significantly reducing operational risk.
  • Implemented ITIL-driven service delivery, improving SLA adherence from 78% to 96% and boosting internal user satisfaction across clinical departments.
  • Optimised IT asset lifecycle, vendor performance and AMC governance, reducing annual operational costs by 12% without compromising service levels.
  • Built a high-performance IT operations team, driving KPI alignment, skills development and accountability to support hospital growth and digital initiatives.
  • Stabilised ERP–HIS ecosystem by implementing VAT, doctor bio and borrowing-medication cycles, and permanently resolving all Oracle–HIS claim integration issues.
  • Digitised medication and inventory workflows by rolling out barcoding for receiving, transfer and physical count, and implementing Pyxis integration for safer medication management.
  • Delivered 40+ custom YASASII HIS reports and enhanced Power BI dashboards for clinical, operational and executive reporting, improving decision-making visibility.
  • Led successful integrations for Vidas, Vitek, Orthovision, vitals monitors, Seca scales, nursing call and CRM systems, strengthening data flow and care coordination.
  • Upgraded core infrastructure and security stack (WebLogic hardening as per NCA, Cisco ISE, Fortigate, CCTV, database migration, offline/FOS systems), improving resilience and security posture.
  • Supported CBAHI , CHI and CAP accreditation, ZATCA e-invoicing, Medi-Span clinical decision support, MDS compliance and internal audit automation, reinforcing regulatory readiness.
  • Negotiated renewal contracts and man-day rates (e.g., Unifonic, HIS/YASASII CRs), achieving tangible IT cost savings while preserving service quality.
  • Expanded the hospital’s digital front door through mobile app development, doctors portal, Power BI access, virtual consultation and payment integrations (Tamarra, HyperPay).
NPHIES / CHI HMIS (YASASII) IT Operations
Project Manager & Client Support Manager
Kameda (Fakeeh Care) – Jeddah, KSA
Nov 2019 – Mar 2021
  • Managed HIS projects and support operations across multiple Fakeeh Care facilities.
  • Coordinated training, change management and IT service delivery to ensure user adoption and SLA adherence.
  • Drove market research and product positioning for HIS solutions in competitive healthcare landscape.
Customer Success Service Operations
Project Manager / Project Lead / Senior Pre-Sales Consultant
Health Matrix Corporation – Riyadh, KSA
Jun 2013 – Sept 2019
  • Delivered major Patient Safety & Risk Management (DATIX) and Workforce Management projects across KSA & Qatar.
  • Provided consulting, solution architecture and pre-sales support for high-value healthcare IT deals.
  • Led 12-member teams, optimising effort, schedule and quality for complex multi-site implementations.
DATIX Kronos WFC Patient Safety
Project Manager & Consultant
Balsam Healthcare Corporation – Jeddah, KSA
May 2007 – Jun 2013
  • Led OASIS HIS roll-outs across Ministry of Health hospitals in the Kingdom.
  • Ensured end-to-end project life-cycle execution aligned to PMI standards and customer expectations.
System Analyst & Application Specialist
Al Anaiah International Electronics Co. (Phoenix) – Jeddah, KSA
Jan 2005 – May 2007
  • Implemented Phoenix HIS across core hospital departments and developed training databases in Oracle 10g.

Key Achievements

  • Stabilised ERP–HIS integration including VAT, doctor bio cycle, borrowing medication flow and claims transmission.
  • Digitised inventory & medication workflows by deploying barcode-based receiving, transfers and stock counts, plus Pyxis integration.
  • Delivered 40+ custom HIS reports and enhanced Power BI dashboards improving operational and clinical decision-making.
  • Implemented multiple device & system integrations (Vidas, Vitek, Orthovision, Vitals Monitors, Seca, Nursing Call, CRM).
  • Strengthened security & infrastructure through WebLogic hardening (NCA), Cisco ISE, Fortigate upgrades and database migration.
  • Enabled digital front door solutions including mobile app, doctors portal, HyperPay/Tamara payments and virtual consultation platform.

Key Projects

  • Health Information System (YASASII) – Dr. Mohammed Alfagih Hospital, Riyadh.
  • HIS (YASASII) – Dr. Soliman Al Fakeeh Hospital & Ambulatory Care, Jeddah.
  • HIS (YASASII) – Al Moosa Specialist Hospital, Al Hasa; Kingdom Hospital & Clinics, Riyadh.
  • Nursing Scheduling (Kronos) – Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushayt.
  • DATIX Patient Safety & Risk Management – multiple sites including JHAH, KFSHRC, Sidra, PSCC.

Certifications

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration
2023
Huawei HCIA – Storage
2023
Certified Professional in Healthcare Management
2017
PMP Preparation, ITIL, IHI, Kronos, Datix Certified Professional
2013 – 2014

Education

MBA – Business Administration
BSP, India – 2002
B.Tech – Computer Science
BSP, India – 2000

Languages

English Arabic Hindi Urdu Marathi