Chief Medical Informatics Officer (Cmio)

Sinai Health is seeking an exceptional leader to undertake the role of Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO).
Reporting to the Executive Vice President – Academic and Medical Affairs, and working in strong collaboration with the Vice President, Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer the CMIO will support the delivery of safe, high quality, highly accountable and efficient patient care through the effective application of information, and information technologies. As a trusted advisor and collaborator, the CMIO will be responsible for thought leadership in the realm of clinically- effective use of clinical information system(s), in achieving optimum clinical value from internal and external clinical systems, and in leading change with our clinicians, and in particular our Professional (Medical, Dental and Midwifery) Staff. The CMIO will ensure that priorities are aligned with the Hospital’s strategic plan. The CMIO will attend and participate in the Medical Advisory Committee, and other relevant hospital and external committees as required.

In this role you will:

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Vice President, Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer, the Sinai Health MAC, the IT/IS/Digital and Enterprise Risk portfolios, and medical, clinical and administrative leadership
• Be an active participant in the selection, development and deployment of clinical information systems at the hospital, in both ambulatory and inpatient areas, and across the Sinai Health campuses
• Develop imbedded clinical content, and associated tools to support clinical decisions, measurement and reporting
• Provide leadership for clinical education, adoption and optimization of clinical IT and clinical decision support tools
• Support the development and implementation of clinical IT and informatics strategy, with a focus on professional staff workflow and wellness aspects
• Communicate and promote the Clinical Informatics program to professional staff and other stakeholders, outlining project and operational opportunities to influence and improve quality and safe patient care
• Build relationships with other healthcare organizations, vendors, partners, and regional and provincial stakeholders
• Chair and or participate in various committees relevant to clinical informatics and clinical information systems development, operations and support
• Meet regularly with IT/IS leadership and participate in IT/IS committees relevant to strategy development, systems selection, development, deployment, operations and support
• Inform and ensure the benefits realization of clinical information systems development and clinical informatics work.
• Develop robust effective and efficient change management processes for incorporating IS/IT
  Supports data governance by identifying and addressing critical data quality management issues and monitoring to improve quality data
• Acts as an advocate for the protection of patient privacy and the security of protected health information

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Must have or be eligible for a Sinai Health Professional Staff Appointment.
• Minimum 5-10 years of physician leadership experience

Preferred

• Leading in clinical information system development and informatics or work experience leading in clinical information, project or change management roles an asset
• Demonstrated experience, interest in and/or formal training in clinical business improvement techniques and in-depth knowledge of the ability of clinical informatics and clinical information systems to transform healthcare delivery in quality of care, patient safety and sustainability ideal
• Certification in Health Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science or other certification that is deemed to be equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience or knowledge about LEAN or equivalent methodologies
• Possess knowledge of clinical workflow and applies this knowledge in assessing, implementing and evaluating digital solutions
• Ability to analyze complex problems in a changing environment and develop recommendations and solutions
• Action oriented and results driven
• Demonstrated ability to influence, engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Superior communication (written & oral), interpersonal and organization skills required
• Proficient computer skills required

Time Commitment and Compensation

• Expected time commitment of 3 days per week; some flexibility will be afforded to recognize clinical and other commitments.
• A stipend will be provided on par with protected time for Department and Program Chiefs.

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.

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