Engineering Manager at mDoc Healthcare

About the job

• We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a team of engineers delivering high-quality digital health solutions across Africa. Your role will involve technical strategy, project management, and team development. You should have a strong background in software engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for solving real-world problems through technology. Your collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills will help you thrive in this role at mDoc.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and support a high-performing engineering team across web, mobile, and backend systems
• Create and execute technical strategies aligned with product and business objectives
• Implement and track engineering performance metrics, ensuring quality and speed
• Communicate technical goals and project priorities clearly to team members and stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to meet project timelines and budgets
• Drive best practices in Agile, code quality, CI/CD, and system scalability
• Help recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent across the continent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams (including remote or distributed teams)
• Proven experience with modern development stacks (e.g., Node.js, React, React Native, or Python)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management
• Experience with CI/CD tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Passion for health tech, digital inclusion, or solving meaningful problems at scale