We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Director of Information Services position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California.
Here’s a description of the position:
Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California. Recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country, we are a family-centered, academic, pediatric subspecialty medical center located in Sacramento, providing complex care for children with burns, orthopedic conditions, pediatric surgery, spinal cord injuries, acute inpatient rehab and other pediatric subspecialties.
We currently have a full-time opportunity for a highly motivated individual with previous management experience to fill this leadership role in Information Services. Under the direction of the Corporate IS Executive / Hospital CEO, the Director of Information Services will have responsibility to provide leadership for the implementation, support and optimization of technology solutions.
The successful candidate will analyze trends in technology; assess the impact of emerging technology on the environment; provide solutions to address technology and business issues; provide leadership, direction and supervision of the organization’s IS needs; be responsible for staffing, supervision and ensuring staff competency; evaluate performance of staff; and direct the development of cost-effective operating and capital budgets related to IS needs throughout the hospital.
Requires previous experience working in Information Systems; knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of management of information technology, program planning and program management; the ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, staff development/counseling and departmental fiscal controls; the ability to organize assignments and establish appropriate work priorities; and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Prefer supervisory and Healthcare Information technology experience and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.
SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.
Looks like a great opportunity for those with experience as a director of information services in healthcare. If this looks like a position that would interest you, check out the full details for the job and how to apply.
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