Chief Medical Information Officer NORTHERN HEALTH Prince George, BC

Chief Medical Information Officer

NORTHERN HEALTH
Prince George, BC

Northern Health (NH) is the healthcare provider for the northern two-thirds of the Canadian province of British Columbia, serving over 300,000 people in an area of 600,000 square kilometers. NH operates over two dozen acute care facilities, several long-term care facilities for seniors, and community and public health services including addictions and mental health. The organization employs approximately 9,000 people and has received recognition as one of the top 100 Employers in British Columbia.

The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) reports to both the VP, Digital Health & Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Vice President, Medicine. The CMIO is responsible for the medical leadership that advances the utilization of technology-enabled information management systems to improve quality outcomes for patients within clinical operations across the entire region. The incumbent collaborates with colleagues across the province and leads physician engagement in Northern Health’s information technology initiatives.

In partnership with key clinical leaders, the CMIO will advise on strategies for development, design, implementation, change management, adoption, utilization, and evaluation of informatics solutions including electronic medical records, electronic health records, computerized provider order entry, provider order management, electronic documentation, health information exchanges, virtual health, and other communication and information systems used in clinical settings across the care continuum. They will ensure strategies align with organizational objectives, translate clinical needs into technology solutions that optimize care quality and patient safety, and champion innovation and development of a clinically appropriate information culture.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading major clinical or quality improvement initiatives in a large, complex healthcare environment. Knowledge of broad healthcare operations in a rural health setting and credibility as a practicing physician to successfully partner with clinical leaders across Northern Health is essential.

The targeted salary range for this position is $187,972 to $246,714 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.

If this is the next step in your professional career, visit our website and submit your application to Shaun Carpenter and Suchin Pawa at www.pfmsearch.com.

Ad will be posted until Monday, December 23, 2024