Digital Consultant

Project Manager – Digital Health (Freelance, Onsite in Mauritania)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a long-term digital health initiative in Mauritania.

• Start: October 2025

• Duration: 3 years (280 days onsite/year)

• Location: Mauritania (onsite)

• Languages: English & French (C1); Arabic is a plus

• Rate: Onsite (competitive, negotiable)

Project Objective:
Strengthen Mauritania’s health system through integrated, patient-centred digital solutions at the primary care level by:

• Enhancing digital governance in the health sector

• Defining a coherent system architecture

• Digitizing primary healthcare services and ensuring national interoperability

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in IT, systems engineering, health informatics, or related field

• 12+ years' experience in managing international digital/public health projects

• Proven track record in 3+ digital health implementation projects

• 6+ years of expertise in enterprise architecture and health IT interoperability (e.g., TOGAF, HL7 FHIR, OpenHIE, IHE) in DAC-listed countries

• Experience in Health Information Exchanges (HIE), Health Data Lakes, or similar platforms

• Familiar with cybersecurity standards and compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR) in at least 3 projects

• Experience with international donors is a plus

Note: Willingness to relocate to Mauritania for extended periods (minimum 280 days per year) is essential.