Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

The Moses / Weitzman Health System (MWHS) is America's first health system dedicated to primary care for underserved populations. Companies within the MWHS advance the delivery of primary and specialty care through practice, research, systems transformation, and training the next generation of health care leaders. To continue to further that mission, the health system seeks a creative and experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead its Information Technology function across multiple clinical and non-clinical locations, as well as an extensive virtual workforce.

The CTO is responsible and accountable for IT strategy development in lock-step with the executive team and its mission, strategic plan and delivery tactics. That strategic leadership must be combined with operationalizing that strategy and ensuring all related policies, processes and practices are aligned with the strategy and mission of the organization. Oversees the Information Technology function including applications, analytics, technology infrastructure, telephony, automation, end user device management and support, program / project management, performance improvement activities, and the help / services support desk. Ability to work effectively with external information security consultants and implement recommendations into day to day operations.

Fosters a culture of quality and workflow improvement through technology uses supporting clinical and business applications delivery and innovation for the benefit of patients, clients, students, providers and staff. Advises on the alignment of people, processes and technology as required to leverage IT solutions and drive innovation (including big data analytics, artificial intelligence and clinical decision support). Collaborates with the executive team on all matters as necessary to achieve the organization's business objectives.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Participate in strategic and operational governance processes as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Provide strategic and operational IT leadership in defining and achieving corporate vision, goals and objectives.
• Ensure the IT department staff are well-equipped to source, implement and maintain the infrastructure, systems and applications required to meet the evolving needs of each part of the health system.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Identify and assess opportunities for IT investment in systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to continually improve, develop and implement new clinical systems
• Develop, track, and manage the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• In conjuction with external consultants, monitor and continually improve the company's security, disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Monitor and strategically plan for effective integration and utilization of technological innovations such as AI and automation

Acquisition & Deployment

Operational Management

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Education Required (Minimum level of education) : Bachelor's degree in Business, IT-related, engineering, or relevant management or technical field.

Education Highly Preferred : Master's degree in Business, IT-related, engineering, or relevant management or technical field.

Preferred Skills

Required Licenses / Certifications

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Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Additional Qualifications

Organization Information :

The Moses / Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it for