UNC Health · 7 hours ago
Director Information Technology Entity
Eden, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expUNC Health is an inclusive organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The Director of Information Technology is responsible for planning and organizing the IT function for a health system entity, ensuring alignment with system-wide IT strategies and supporting the implementation of both system-wide and entity-specific IT initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Effectively communicates strategies, expectations, and responsibilities to teammates, key stakeholders, and executive leaders, both within IT and the Entity. Actively listens and addresses issues and concerns promptly
Work closely with clinical leaders, physicians and entity administrators to understand technology needs and identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements in patient care and hospital operations. Act as the liaison between hospital leadership, IT teams and third-party vendors for ongoing maintenance work, security reviews and contract administration
Creates exceptional customer relations by building and maintaining strong relationships. Acts as a trusted advisor to ensure customers achieve their desired outcomes using existing or emergent IT solutions. Exhibits executive presence, courtesy, cooperation, and respect towards customers
Build and maintain authentic and effective connections between IT, Entity leadership team and executives to influence and advance the systems’ strategies and roadmaps. Directs entity-level business analysis and overall IT communications, develops goals and objectives, and administers policies, procedures and processes as needed
Aligns IT and entity-level objectives with organizational strategic plans. Assists in the development of operating budget and capital requests. Monitors financial performance and adjusts resources to maximize value delivered by IT while maintaining exceptional quality and service
Consults and provides technical support on technical aspects of entity-specific IT contracts. Oversees project budgets once established and implements projects in accordance with established project plan
Participate in emergency response events by collaborating with system or entity incident response teams, effectively communicating between IT and entity response team to provide incident response decisions and updates on activities, coordinating local technical response, investigation and recovery efforts
Ensures compliance with health system and external accrediting agency guidelines and regulations. Maintains, communicates and ensures adherence to policies and procedures related to IT and entity Risks/Compliance/Security/Privacy/Enterprise Architecture, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)
If a Bachelor's degree: Eight (8) years of related experience and five (5) years of progressive management experience
If an Associate's degree: Twelve (12) years of related experience and five (5) years of progressive management experience
If a High School diploma or GED: Sixteen (16) years of related experience and five (5) years of progressive management experience
Understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; must possess strategic thinking and problem solving expertise as well as leadership and team management abilities
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
Possesses strong understanding of healthcare compliance, data security and IT governance principles
Company
UNC Health
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ellington
President UNC Health Care - Network Hospitals and EVP CFO UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill
Jeff Lindsay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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