Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: To Be Determined

Regional Manager, Informatics

Health Information Services & InformaticsTemporary, Full Time (until June 30, 2026 with possibility of extension)
09683RP1
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hours; days, on-call)
Salary HL-21 ($72,636.20 - $94,439.80 per annum)
Competition Number VAC0003685
Posted Date 2024-11-08
Closing Date 2024-11-15
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
This position ensures a focus of service excellence, continuous quality improvement, innovation, data integrity, and workflow integration. The candidate will have a through understanding of how information is used in the health care system, experience in strategies to support the uptake of information and the ability to lead and support strategic planning in a large complex organization. The incumbent will require strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Understanding the role of informatics in enhancing patient/client/resident safety is important. The position manages staff at one or more sites and will be responsible for all related management functions including budget management, performance evaluations, recruitment and labor relations, work assignments, orientation, committee involvement, attending and chairing meetings, and operational data reports. Onsite presence in the Eastern Zone will be required.

Job Qualifications

Education
A Baccalaureate degree in Health Informatics/Health Information Management, Business Administration or a health-related degree from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution is required.

Experience
Minimum of five years' experience within the last seven in health information management or managing heath information is required.
Experience in project/change management initiatives, and in the use of electronic health information systems including Meditch, EMR, CRMS.
Progressive leadership experience is required.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
A dynamic leadership style focused on:
Knowledge of informatics and its role in enhancing patient/client/resident safety.
Knowledge of applicable legislation that affects health records management such as the Hospital Act, Personal Health Information Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Adoptions Act.
Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills, and be able to function effectively in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated exceptional analytic, and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated conflict management skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and engage with technology-based solutions in the health care environment.
Ability to lead and support strategic planning in a large organization.

Other
Current and continuing certification as an accredited Health Information Management Professional from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
Eligibility for membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA) would be an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Participating in a management on-call rotation is required.
Ability to travel and possession of a valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License.