Vice President Digital Health and Chief Information

Vice President Digital Health and Chief Information

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health has been on an exciting growth and innovation journey in support of excellence in patient care and services for our communities. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Digital Health and CIO at Oak Valley Health will be responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of digital health initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes, enhance patient and provider satisfaction and drive efficiency and support the hospital’s broader strategic plan. This position will oversee the integration of digital health solutions with existing IT infrastructure to support interoperability, data center, enterprise systems and all applications. The Vice President of Digital Health and CIO will be a key member of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team and will enable the organization’s digital transformation through internal and external partnerships and a focus on delivery and customer service excellence.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a demonstrated track record of success in providing executive leadership to the implementation of digital health initiatives in a complex healthcare organization. You will have expert knowledge of healthcare, health care delivery and health technology adoption including the management of large scale enterprise infrastructure and capital redevelopment projects. You have proven experience (8+ years) in leadership in digital health strategy implementation in highly complex workflow and operations within the hospital sector. You have a Master’s degree in IT, healthcare administration, business administration or a related field.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.