Job Description

Location: Burin Peninsula Health Centre

Manager, Health Information Services & Informatics (Revised) (Repost)
Health Information Services & Informatics
Permanent, Full Time
09937POS
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, on-call required)
Salary HL21, ($71,215 - $92,579 per annum)
Competition Number 2023004606
Posted Date 15 September 2023
Closing Date 22 September 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This position will report to the Director of Health Information Services and Informatics. This position will have regional responsibility and a leadership role for Records, Retention and Processing. This role will involve strategic planning, policy development, team leadership, cross continuum integration and project management. Operational management in sites on the Burin Peninsulas will be a component of this position. The successful applicant will require data management skills, knowledge of and experience with the information technologies used with health information. Familiarity in the use of information and office automation tools is essential.

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 heath information is required.
Experience in project/change management initiatives, and in the use of Meditech and other electronic health systems.
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.
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) is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrates how you meet required qualifications.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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