- Company Name
- Runnymede Healthcare Centre
- Job Title
- Director, Information Services and Privacy
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Director, Information Services and Privacy
**Role Summary**
Provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s information technology and privacy functions. Reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is accountable for advancing IT strategy, overseeing technology operations, ensuring cyber‑security and privacy compliance, managing budgets, and leading a high‑performing Information Services team in a healthcare setting.
**Expectations**
- Develop and execute the Information Services strategic plan and annual budget.
- Align technology solutions with clinical and business objectives through strong partnerships with senior leaders and external vendors.
- Lead cyber‑security strategy, incident response, risk mitigation, and privacy programs to protect data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with PHIPA, FIPPA, and other health‑information regulations.
- Deliver IT projects on time, within budget, and to performance standards.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and staff development.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Create, monitor, and adjust the IT strategic plan and associated budgets.
- Build and maintain relationships with clinical leaders, senior management, and external partners.
- Direct cyber‑security initiatives, including incident response, audits, and risk assessments.
- Oversee configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems, telephony, and infrastructure.
- Lead organization‑wide privacy programs; review Privacy Impact Assessments, Threat Impact Assessments, data‑sharing agreements, and contracts.
- Participate in governance committees and monitor privacy risk mitigation and EMR compliance.
- Manage system integration, automation, and major IT projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Establish and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for information services and technology operations.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate the Information Services team; manage resource planning and performance.
- Negotiate and administer technology and service contracts, ensuring compliance with service levels.
- Prepare operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
- Track emerging healthcare IT trends and report on performance, risks, and cyber‑security posture to senior leadership.
**Required Skills**
- Strategic planning and execution of IT initiatives.
- Expertise in cyber‑security principles, risk management, and incident response.
- In‑depth knowledge of health‑information privacy regulations (PHIPA, FIPPA) and privacy best practices.
- Experience with health information management, EMR systems, and data governance.
- Infrastructure management and system integration proficiency.
- Strong leadership, team development, and change‑management abilities.
- Vendor management, contract negotiation, and budgeting expertise.
- Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform effectively under stressful or emergency conditions.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5 years progressive management experience in information systems and networks, with demonstrated leadership in a healthcare environment.
- Required knowledge of health‑information management and privacy; professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIPP/PHI) are advantageous but not mandatory.