Responsible for providing vision, leadership, administrative and technical support in the strategic planning and organization of the IT resources provided by the facility. This responsibility includes providing IT consultative services to the senior management relating to the use oftechnology, developing and enforcing IT policy and procedures and providing strategic direction to leadership staff in order to increase the efficiency, effectiveness of business processes, practices and overall business goals.
Managerial/Administration
Developing and maintaining facility policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimizing costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT systems
Developing and maintaining IT policies and standards relating to the acquisition, implementation and operation of information technology and communication systems
Recommending updates and/or revisions of hospital policies and procedures regarding appropriate usage of technology within the facility
Establishing and maintaining a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity and teamwork within approved policies and procedures
Maintaining and communicating a vision of how IT will support future business direction, relationships and working practices of hospital
Directing the preparation of the IT budget, monitoring records and expenditures according to budget allocation/appropriations and recommending and/or initiating cost saving measures
Participating as a permanent member of the hospital?s Senior Management Committees
Ensuring that staff are managed in an effective manner, in line with policies and procedures and that the management style within each section creates a climate where staff can be the most productive
Delegating authorities and establishing a formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates
Recommending and/or approving employment, promotion and transfer of personnel in accordance with facilitys pre-established policies and procedures identifying and recommending the required educational and training programs
Directing various personnel functions and providing leadership, training and education to senior management
Quality & Safety
Overseeing the development, maintenance and implementation of information systems disaster recovery plans
Developing and enforcing policy and procedures to ensure the protection of the facilitys IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the facility
