Moses/Weitzman Health System ยท 1 day ago
Chief Technology Officer
Middletown, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expMoses/Weitzman Health System (MWHS) is America's first health system dedicated to primary care for underserved populations. They are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead their Information Technology function, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan while overseeing various IT operations and fostering innovation in clinical and business applications.
EducationHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
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 conjunction 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
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
Approve, prioritize, and oversee projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems and resources
Review hardware, communication and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale
Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems
Ensure continuous improvement of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with vendors, end users and monitoring of IT systems performance
Understand the business requirements of, and supply exceptional IT support to, all internal customers including clinical departments, administration, finance, affiliate businesses, and human resources
Ensure IT systems and operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations
Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices
Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on the competitive or financial impact of such trends
Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations
Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, IT-related, engineering, or relevant management or technical field
A minimum of 10+ years in senior leadership position in IT; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience leading executive and middle management teams to accomplish challenging goals
Demonstrated experience leading an IT, project management, cyber-security, and data analytics functions, including successfully implementing new large scale enterprise technology solutions
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations
Experience with the entire cycle of software and systems deployment from business requirements analysis through development, implementation and day-to-day management
Proven project management experience
Demonstrated ability to apply IT and AI in solving business problems
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT, including HIPAA
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, IT-related, engineering, or relevant management or technical field
Experience with healthcare operations a plus
CHIME Boot Camp (or similar program) Graduate
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Certified Professional in Health Information Management (HIMSS CPHIMS)
Security certification such as Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) and/or other healthcare industry related security credentials
Company
Moses/Weitzman Health System
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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Pniewski, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Schiessl
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
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