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The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in the Hospital's Executive Management Team.
The CIO provides vision, professional leadership, and strategic direction to achieve the Hospital's aims and improvements in quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The CIO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The CIO is the lead expert responsible for delivery of the digital agenda within the Hospital, leading the use and adoption of new digital technologies and approaches including AI, deploying clinical benefits to gain productivity, enhance the working lives of colleagues and deliver improved patient experience.
Overview of Role
The CIO Directorate has responsibility for four departments, ICT, Medical Records, Information Governance and Telephony.
The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, direct and oversee the activities and operations of the ICT Department and implementation of digital enablement to support the TUH Hospital Strategy.
The ideal candidate will be confident, credible, and approachable, a strong leader who can manage and motivate a team of ICT and eHealth professionals.
They will be able to pay keen attention to detail, but also be able to see the 'bigger picture' – staying committed to the strategic vision and goals of the Hospital and aligned with HSE Technology & Transformation Office and the HSE Digital for Care Strategy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As a member of the Executive Management Team, contribute to the development and implementation of the Hospital strategy and the annual service planning cycle.
Ensure that all stakeholders fully appreciate and recognise the ICT implications of their proposals, and ensure that ICT teams are fully integrated and supportive of the Hospital's strategies.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the post holder will ensure that a ICT strategy is in place for the Hospital that will support the development and achievement of its strategic and operational objectives in order to support the Hospital business strategy.
Agree ICT service levels and ensure these are implemented and monitored.
Maintain, update and implement the ICT Strategy in line with the overall Hospital Strategy and and with the HSE Technology & Transformation Office and the HSE Digital for Care Strategy.
Support and facilitate the Hospital journey of changing business processes, people skills, technology use, and support for patients and innovative ideas that will help to transform the hospital to a modern efficient and effective organisation.
Implement and coordinate a Hospital wide performance monitoring solution as deemed appropriate.
In line with the HSE Digital for Care Strategy, lead on integration of ICT systems as appropriate.
Provide staff management for the ICT Directorate to ensure effective delivery of modern, dynamic team.
Take part in the Senior Executive on Call Roster as required.
Qualifications & Experience required
A degree (NFQ level8) or postgraduate qualification (NFQ level
9) in a relevant area, such as healthcare management, ICT, or health informatics.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior role in a comparable organisation.
Master's Degree in a relevant field.
Information Governance Qualification.
Cyber Security Qualification.
Contact & Application Information
Informal Enquiries to: Mrs. Barbara Keogh Dunne, CEO - Telephone or email
Closing Date
Before close of business on 4th November ****
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