Chief Technical Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement RedNoxx’s technology roadmap to align with business goals.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance the performance and scalability of the HealthDIS system.
• Lead the strategy for continuous system improvement, ensuring compliance with international standards. 
• Oversee the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of HealthDIS and other software solutions.
• Manage the team of software developers to deliver high-quality and timely releases.
• Ensure robust version control, documentation, and coding practices.
• Supervise day-to-day technical operations, including system support, backups, updates, and disaster recovery.
• Implement and enforce best practices for software security, data integrity, and system uptime.
• Optimize infrastructure to support efficient operations at deployed client sites.
• Mentor and manage the technical team, including software developers, technical support officers, and consultants.
• Build the capacity of the team through training and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the technical team.
• Work closely with the Business Development Manager to understand client requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Act as a technical liaison with clients, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction with deployed solutions.
• Represent the technology function in high-level stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor system performance, user feedback, and market trends to refine technical strategies.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board on technical achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop and present technical progress reports, including metrics on deployment, uptime, and user satisfaction.
• Drive innovation by researching and incorporating advanced technologies into the company’s offerings.
• Lead initiatives for the localization of software for expansion into new markets, including Francophone and English-speaking West Africa.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in software development, system architecture, or technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing teams and large-scale software deployment projects.
• Expertise in PHP, MySQL, and relevant frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attributes
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Passion for innovation and technology-driven solutions.

Remuneration: NGN 1 Million - 1.5 Million