Project Manager - Digital Health

Irembo is a technology company that designs and develops digital products to ease the accessibility of services in users’ everyday lives worldwide, starting with Rwanda. Our pioneer products, IremboGov and IremboPay, have enabled Rwandan citizens and foreigners to access and pay for over 150 public services online through our one-stop-shop e-governance and payment platforms. To date, we have facilitated over 30 million transactions through our platforms and have ambitious goals to scale our technology worldwide to enable more governments and institutions to serve their citizens better. More information is available on irembo.com.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda. 

Duration: 24 months.

Terms of Reference - Project Manager

The Opportunity 

Irembo is transforming the healthcare landscape by launching a national-scale telemedicine platform, building on our success in service management (IremboGov) and payment solutions (IremboPay). This project directly leverages the seven-year legacy of Babyl Rwanda, which pioneered telemedicine and delivered over 3.5 million consultations. 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of this national-scale, multi-phased rollout. You will be the pivotal coordination point, ensuring the integration of advanced technologies, like AI for personalized care, and the alignment of technical delivery with clinical safety, regulatory bodies, and national infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Project Delivery and Execution: 
  • End-to-End Platform Launch: Manage the full project lifecycle for the Telemedicine platform, including the launch of patient interfaces (USSD/App) and provider portals:
    • Patient Interfaces: Launching accessibility-focused channels (USSD, Voice) and modern interfaces (Mobile App, Web).
    • Provider Tools and integration: Rollout of the provider portals (Clinician, Pharmacy, Lab), and integrations with Insurance providers.
    • AI Integration: Coordinating the successful integration and deployment of AI models designed to improve diagnosis and personalize care.
  • Resource & Timeline Management: Oversee scheduling, dependency management, and resource allocation for highly critical milestones, with a focus on integrating national financial and clinical systems, such as the Insurance/RSSB claims systems.
• Stakeholder and Governance Coordination: 
  • Act as the primary liaison and driving force for coordination between technical teams and key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MOH), RSSB, and NIDA, ensuring all regulatory, security, and operational requirements are met.
  • Lead the project planning for technical integrations with complex national EMR/Health Information Systems, such as eBuzima, to facilitate seamless e-referrals and data sharing.
  • Proactively manage risks and dependencies, particularly those related to clinical safety protocols and high-quality assurance measures. Support the Clinical Governance Committee by ensuring all project activities align with audit requirements and professional standards.
• Agile leadership: apply expertise in Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to lead cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Clinical), ensuring effective sprint planning and adaptive project execution within the fixed-term duration.

Qualifications: 

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 5+ years of Project Management experience in large-scale software development or digital transformation projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-system integrations with government or large-scale enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC, and their practical application in a rapidly evolving technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Clinical stakeholders).

Preferred Skills

• Professional certification, such as PMP or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Prior experience in the HealthTech sector or demonstrated familiarity with Digital Health standards and protocols.
• Experience coordinating projects involving both traditional backend systems and AI/ML model deployment.

Why Join This Project?

You will be at the helm of a national-scale project that is fundamentally changing how healthcare is delivered in Rwanda. This is a unique opportunity to build on the legacy of Babyl Rwanda and Irembo, directly impacting the lives of millions by making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Please note that the salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed during the interview process. 

Application Deadline

• January 9, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. We're on a mission to change our continent through technology and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life.

Our head office is based in Kigali, Rwanda.