JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DEVOPS ENGINEER (f/m)

Background

Enabel in Rwanda is implementing projects funded by third parties (European Union and European Development Actors) in Health, Agriculture, Urbanisation and Forestry. 

The TRIBE Hub general objective is to contribute to the population’s health and wellbeing (SDG 3) via the provision of essential public health services by NPHIs. It intends to build PHIs’ institutional capacity to perform essential public health functions as well as to support the provision of these services.

Specifically, this Project focuses on two main objectives: (1) building the capacity of RBC/NPHI to deliver core public health functions and (2) strengthening its digital health, data, and analytics capabilities. By implementing TRIBE Hub project, the country is expecting to reach five results: 

Result1: NPHIs have improved public health expertise, knowledge and leadership skills to convene decision-makers and key stakeholders for the provision of evidence-based and locally adapted policy advice. 

Result2: NPHIs have generated context, culturally and gender sensitive data, information and evidence on public health priorities to drive the policy response and formulate strategies. 

Result3: NPHIs generated data, information and findings are translated into policies, support their implementation and for enhanced program implementation, focusing on public health priorities. 

Result4: National digital infrastructure and data systems that securely and ethically store, protect and analyse large public health data from different sources are established. 

Result5: NPHIs have gained digital health and data science expertise. 

As digital transformation is a key component of this project, and to improve data use, service delivery efficiency, and health outcomes through strengthened digital health systems, Enabel is deploying a DevOps Engineer to support the Ministry of Health Digitalization Unit in system development, administration, automation, and capacity building. 

Duty Station: Kigali 

Duration of the contract: Open-ended– local contract according to the Rwandan labour law.

Expected starting date: February 2026

Function:

He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of Tribe Hub and in close collaboration with the Chief Digital Officer of the Ministry of Health and in support to other Ministry departments, affiliated institutions, and development partners. This function requires a high degree of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to support development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Ministry of Health digital health applications and platforms 
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of deployed health systems and digital solutions, including interoperability across platforms and with external systems (e.g., eBuzima, HIMS, Logistics Management Information Systems, Laboratory Information Systems, etc.) 
• Collaborate with software developers, system architects, and infrastructure teams to streamline software development and deployment processes 
• Maintain and optimize cloud and on-premises environments, including configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization 
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate environment setup, scaling, and disaster recovery processes 
• Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure operational reliability of health digital platforms 
• Perform routine system audits, security checks, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with government and sector-specific data security policies
• Develop comprehensive documentation for deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks for digital health systems
• Support agile project teams in rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration of eHealth applications 
• Lead disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies for mission-critical health IT systems 
• Conduct capacity-building initiatives by training Ministry staff and stakeholders on DevOps practices, cloud management, and system operations 
• Collaborate closely with development partners, donors, and government agencies to ensure alignment and prevent duplication in digital health infrastructure development

Profile: 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Rwandan Citizen
• Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in DevOps engineering, system administration, or cloud infrastructure management
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Cloud platform management (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Linux/Unix system administration and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Cloud or DevOps certifications

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, government, or regulated environments
• Healthcare informatics or health information systems background

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Core DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Network configuration and security best practices
• Database management and backup/disaster recovery
• Performance tuning and system optimization
• Security scanning and vulnerability assessment

Healthcare-Specific:

• Health information exchange standards (HL7 FHIR)
• Healthcare data privacy and compliance requirements
• Integration with health information systems (EHR, HIMS, Laboratory systems)
• Medical device connectivity and IoT in healthcare

Professional Skills:

• Excellent communication in English and French (Kinyarwanda is a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to mentor technical teams and work with non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of organizational goals and business value prioritization

ATTITUDE

• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for critical healthcare infrastructure
• Solutions-oriented mindset with ability to work under pressure
• Passionate about using technology to improve healthcare delivery
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with DevOps trends
• Collaborative approach with willingness to mentor local technical teams
• Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative governance framework by taking ownership, being accountable, and communicating honestly and transparently.

We offer:

• A stimulating and varied job in a multi-cultural environment.
• Salary package :(class 6_Sector&Thematioc Expert) 3.916.958RWF monthly gross salary, 
• Additional benefits:

• Insurance coverage (medical and group workers protection)
• Option for remote working depending on the nature of the job
• Personal Learning and development, on the job and outside
• Opportunity for internal mobility

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of
Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values ) .

Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist/reserve of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.

How to apply

Internal applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents
through https://jobs.enabel.be/job/Kigali-DevOps-Engineer/1272978801/ to include updated Curriculum Vitae and a motivation letter.
Submit the full file not later than O8th December 2025.
Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered. 

Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.

Enabel never requests money to be part of any recruitment process. Women are encouraged to apply.

Done at Kigali, 03rd December 2025

Country Director, 

Enabel in Rwanda