Executive Director Digital Health and InnovationThe Position Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NAHLN) seeks to appoint a highly credible and collaborative technology leader to the position of Executive Director Digital Health and Innovation.
Reporting to the CEO, the position will be accountable for the development, implementation, adoption, optimisation, and management of digital initiatives across NALHN that align with the strategic vision and objectives of the health service to enable world-class patient care.
The Executive Director Digital Health (ED DHI) will participate as a member of the NALHN Executive Leadership team and will develop digital business strategies to improve efficiencies in the provision of patient care and overall organisational efficiency.
The position will work with SA Health departments in the management of clinical information systems, corporate systems and patient management systems.
Additionally, the ED DHI will champion digital innovations to enable operational effectiveness, coordinate programs to assure technology operations and cyber security and ensure continual improvement of digital health capability.
Key outcomes for the position include identifying digital approaches and opportunities to enhance the provision of health services and ensuring service delivery through management of resources against priority needs.
Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership in digital innovation practicesCollaborate broadly to manage and execute digital initiativesSupport technology advancement in a changing landscapeQualifications: The successful appointee will have experience of, or strong working knowledge of digital systems within Australian health care clinical settings.
Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills will be essential combined with a demonstrated ability to apply sound analytical skills and strategic thinking to drive and implement change.
The incoming ED DHI will demonstrate prior success in delivering and managing a large, complex change management process or environment, preferably in a clinical context.
Prior experience in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation will be essential, as well as proven experience in building a climate of trust when engaging with stakeholders, clients, service providers and peers.
Senior management or executive experience in public health at a state or national level would be advantageous.
An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as health, economics, business management, technology management, or computer science is essential.
The Organisation The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NAHLN) provides care for a growing population of approximately 450,000 via a range of hospital, community and home-based services, across multiple sites in the north-eastern Adelaide region.
NALHN employs 6000 staff and has a turnover of $1 billion.
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network includes Lyell McEwin Hospital, Modbury Hospital, GP Plus Health Care Centres and Super Clinics, and subacute and mental health services.
NALHN is focused on delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for the community.
The vision of the health service is clear: Our community has the best possible health and wellbeing throughout their life. To apply - click 'Quick apply', using reference NALedd1024, addressing your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr, of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
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