Clinical Informatics Lead

• Classification: Manager
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Digital Health and Clinical Informatics
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2024
• Date Available: 21-OCT-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $47.59
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $71.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Health Informatics or other related field. Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a health care environment, including experience in leadership or in leading the integration of digital technologies in clinical practice, policy and practice development through clinical change management methodologies. A strong working knowledge and intimate understanding of healthcare delivery. Membership in good standing with appropriate professional organization (i.e., CARNA, HSAA, etc.) Knowledge and understanding of clinical practice and workflows along with Covenant Health as an organization. Good working knowledge of clinical services, information technology and systems. Strong leadership skills as characterized by recent and relevant references.

Proven project management skills (ability to lead meetings, prioritize, resolve conflicts, maintain issues list, manage project plan). Strong communication and follow-up skills. Ability to participate and negotiate solutions to resolve conflicts that may arise. Ability to lead other IT and clinical operations staff through complex discussions and negotiate solutions. Detail oriented and knack for probing for information to fully understand the underlying needs that drive how the system should be built. Ability to work in a team environment and individually to build and maintain positive working relationships with vendor staff and external partners will be key success factors in this role. Strong time management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines are essential. Must have working knowledge of basic systems principles, theories, and concepts and of the healthcare business. Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Self-motivated with little supervision.

An ability to coach, facilitate, lead, and to foster a respectful environment. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of new trends. Effective problem-solving techniques. An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. Ability to lead and motivate in a team setting. Change oriented and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. An ability to be self-motivated and can organize and prioritize workload and projects.