Job Description

Your Opportunity:Alberta Health Services is currently looking to add a Clinical Informatics Lead to the Connect Care, Clinical Operations team to support its design, readiness, implementation and/or training programs and work streams for Addiction and Mental Health (AMH). Connect Care is a transformative provincial health care program that looks to integrate over 1300 independent systems across Alberta into one platform that will enhance patient quality care as we know it. Reporting to a Clinical Operations Leader, the CIL will provide ongoing leadership and stakeholder relationship engagement between individuals, departments, sites, and programs for the design, workflow development, implementation, and optimization of Connect Care. There is flexibility as to the location of this position within the Province of Alberta and candidates from across the province are encouraged to apply. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate may discuss location options with the hiring manager. Out-of-country travel may be required for training purposes.Description:The Clinical Informatics Lead (CIL) will manage and lead complex initiatives within Connect Care\'s design, workflow development, implementation, and optimization. The CIL will need advanced clinical experience and exceptional communication skills to understand the diverse needs of the various stakeholders. The CIL will focus on specialty and program areas within Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) and/or other areas as assigned. The CIL will be responsible for managing functions associated with clinical informatics including assessing and defining high-impact clinical workflows & design and working with the clinical communities to encourage Connect Care\'s adoption and optimization and use for improved clinical outcomes. It is critical that the Lead can navigate complex situations and resolve politically sensitive issues, which may result in high impact to the organization. Ability to manage expectations and find equitable solutions with competing demands between various stakeholders, while aligning with Connect Care processes and standards. The CIL may take a coordinating and leading role in engaging with stakeholders to understand current workflows and translate workflows that align with Connect Care standards and principles. This role requires someone with superlative clinical informatics knowledge and experience, strong leadership, and communication skills. Connect Care\'s requirements span the organization, as well as several external stakeholders, including Government of Alberta, academic institutions, physician and other clinician groups, associations such as the Alberta Medical Association, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, etc.

• Classification: IT Proc/Chng&Rel Mgmt Srv Lev4
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Connect Care, Clinical Operations
• Primary Location: QuarryPark
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2024
• Date Available: 02-JUL-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.65
• Maximum Salary: $61.14
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Experience working in Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) or related field. A minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible roles in health informatics. A minimum of 10 years of direct experience in clinical roles in the provision of healthcare or a strong working knowledge and intimate understanding of healthcare delivery. Membership in good standing with appropriate professional organization (i.e., CARNA, HSAA, etc.), as applicable. Working knowledge of the Alberta Health Services and the clinical informatics function. Extensive knowledge and understanding of clinical practice and workflows along with Alberta Health Services as an organization, with emphasis on AMH. Minimum 10 years of progressive responsibility in leading organizational change for programs or organizations of significant size and complexity, including management and leadership experience. Significant experience in the application of change tools and methodologies. Good working knowledge of clinical services, information technology, and AHS systems. Strong leadership skills as characterized by recent and relevant references.
Additional Required Qualifications:Proven project management skills (ability to lead meetings, prioritize, resolve conflicts, maintain issues list, manage project plan). Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up skills. Ability to participate and negotiate solutions to resolve conflicts that arise during implementation actively and positively. 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 consultants 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. Although this is considered an office-based job, it will take significant psychological capacity given the nature, profile, and expectation of Connect Care work. It will also require physical stamina given the expected stakeholder engagement work that may involve travel, meetings at varied times of day (early morning/evening), etc.
Preferred Qualifications:Undergraduate degree required; clinical background preferred. Certifications related to management, leadership, and change management (PROSCI certified).Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services