Clinical Informatics Director Quality, Governance and Safety, Clinical Informatics, Data & Digital

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our Clinical Informatics team has a deep appreciation of the information flow without our Data and Digital information system landscape. They have a deep understanding of how everything connects within our ecosystem and are the champions for our provider and whānau needs. They're the experts who know what works best for smooth clinical function and workflow! This team is all about making things better for everyone – clinicians, patients, and whānau.

But it's not just about them – they will do this mahi by having and building connections, networks and partnerships! They work closely internally within Data & Digital as well as externally with other directorates, and within various product advisory and clinical oversight groups to make sure decisions are consistent, as well as actively contributing to the working groups with whānau, clinicians and specialists from all over the Health Sector to create a digital world that covers Te Aka Whai Ora, Community, Primary, and Secondary care and all other modes of health care delivery.

Our Clinical Informatics team are also the go-to people for advice and guidance on all things Data and Digital. From new technology to keeping everything in check, they are the ones who work in the teams that allow things to run smoothly. They form part of the bridge between providers, whānau and pure data and digital technical skills by making sure everyone understands what is possible with digital end ensure we have security built in from the ground up and we ensure the data in context provides the information where it is needed. As you can see, there will be a lot of working alongside Service Improvement and Innovation, as well as our healthcare delivery arms to ensure we optimise what we have but also take that leap to the new where it's safe and important to do so. They are there when it's just an idea, all the way to when it's ready to scale up, and making sure they have a gentle eye over delivery and then the ongoing improvement, lending their clinical expertise to make sure everything is moving in the right direction.

Mōu | About you

The role of Clinical Informatics Director of Governance, Quality and Safety presents a unique opportunity to play a leading role in designing and embedding digital clinical governance within ecosystem.

As a strategic thinker, you'll establish the digital clinical governance framework educate and enlist the rest of the teams to co-design and support this framework. .

Your responsibilities include developing a digital view of quality and safety across the health ecosystem, developing a framework we can apply to current and new software, promoting adoption across various health entities and care settings. You'll assess current known risks against the new framework, participate in reviewing patient incidents, and align recommendations with our strategic vision – essentially you will be laying the foundations of a safety first and second throughout our ecosystem.

This key role supports the CCIO with digital clinical governance and will work closely with other clinical governance groups. You'll build strong partnerships with stakeholders and develop and enforce policies and processess to ensure continuous quality improvement in healthcare information management.

Your expertise will significantly influence the overall governance landscape by maximizing the impact of good digital clinical governance's.

Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Has proven experience in Governance, Quality and Safety
• Needs leadership and management experience related to governance, CQI and safety.
• Expert at CQI and safety, with a demonstrable track record of driving CQI initiatives and ensuing compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• You must be good at communicating and transferring your experience and wisdom.
• Must be familiar with the relevant health system regulations, data standards, privacy information code and security requirements.
• While not a strict requirement, it will be advantageous for the applicant to have a suitable qualification, especially in the fields of quality, patient safety and/or informatics.
• Experience in the health sector will be very useful.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ann Sachs careers@health.govt.nz

Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process