Eastern Health - Careers

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Job Title:

Regional Director, Health Information And Informatics

Posted Date:

9/28/2022

Closing Date:

10/5/2022

Functional Discipline:

Health Information Service & Informatics

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Mount Pearl Square Regional Director, Health Information And Informatics Heath Information Services and Informatics Temporary, Full Time (until April 1, 2023 with possibility of extension) 10760RP1

Hours	70 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary	HL28, ($86,759-$112,787 per annum)
Competition Number	2022005810
Posted Date	28 September 2022
Closing Date	5 October 2022

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Regional Director for Health Information Services & Informatics Department (HIS&I) is a member of the senior management team and is accountable for providing leadership, vision and strategic direction to the HIS&I department which has a regional and/or provincial scope and reach in the areas of: continued development of electronic health records, health information management, privacy, confidentiality and security of health information, supporting the access to and utilization of health information, management of health records in multiple media, support in analysis of clinical information, education in the content and utilization of clinical information, registration and admission, support for research.

The Health Information Services & Informatics Department has the responsibility of stewardship of health records - preparation, assembly, storage, security, access management and security/confidentiality. It has an additional role in linking clinical information and operational information. The incumbent also provides leadership to the abstracting/coding health information processes that support research, planning, utilization management, resource allocation and quality reviews

Job Qualifications

Education
Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline and a Master Degree in management / business or health-related discipline.
Advanced knowledge of information technology.

Experience
Minimum of five to ten years of progressive management experience in healthcare. This would include previous experience in managing health information and/or records management, planning and evaluation, managing projects of a complex nature, leading quality initiatives, and strategic change management.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
The position requires an appreciation of the regional dynamics and requirements of Eastern Health, the other regional health organizations, government agencies, and provincial/national/international organizations in the health information space.

You possess a dynamic leadership style focused on:
Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Eastern Health's values of respect, integrity, fairness, organizational connectedness and excellence;
Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
Developing coalitions thought purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
Transforming Systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other
CHIMA certification is considered an asset
Experience in managing health information and / or health records is considered an asset.
Travel throughout the region may be required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Candidates with equivalent combination of experience, training and personal attributes may be considered.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrates how you meet the required qualifications.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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