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Arena · 1 day ago

Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$3,000/mo - $3,000/mo

Link Health is a mission-driven healthcare nonprofit dedicated to improving access to public benefits and social support services for underserved communities. The fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will focus on implementing advanced AI tools, ensuring cybersecurity, HIPAA compliance, and leading a diverse tech team to enhance patient outcomes and expand access to social services.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and deployment of AI-driven tools designed to assist patient navigators by automating eligibility assessments and streamlining enrollment for federal benefits like SNAP, WIC, Medicare Savings Programs, and Lifeline

Ensure AI tools integrate seamlessly into Patient Navigator workflows to deliver seamless service to Link Health’s patients

Develop and execute a strategic technology roadmap with clear milestones and deliverables, ensuring all initiatives align with Link Health’s mission, scalability goals, and long-term vision

Lead a diverse, multi-skilled tech team including two full-time developers and two volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that values each member’s strengths

Partner closely with patient navigation and enrollment teams to align technical initiatives with Link Health’s operational objectives, emphasizing user-centered design

Create, in partnership with senior leadership, an organization-wide cybersecurity and data privacy vision and roadmap (building on the roadmap that currently exists). This roadmap should include timelines, owners and achievable goals

Manage internal resources and two teams of external pro bono contractors to improve cybersecurity and data privacy

Ensure that all AI tools and digital infrastructure comply with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations, safeguarding sensitive patient information

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, implementing proactive and advanced security protocols to prevent data breaches and safeguard patient privacy

Develop a comprehensive incident response plan and disaster recovery plan, including data privacy protocols, to maintain trust and mitigate risks

Establish protocols for supporting and maintaining secure access and patient privacy within both company-owned devices and devices used in Link Health’s BYOD environment

Qualification

AI/ML implementationCybersecurity frameworksHIPAA complianceCloud infrastructureProgramming language proficiencyIncident response planningHealthcare technology experienceTeam leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong expertise in AI/ML implementation, particularly in developing and deploying production machine learning models

Hands-on experience with modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Firebase, Superbase or GCP), and API integrations

Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, JavaScript, etc.) with the ability to review code and provide technical guidance

Deep understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements and healthcare data privacy regulations

Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks, conducting security audits, and managing vulnerability assessments

Experience developing and executing incident response and disaster recovery plans

Preferred

Experience in healthcare technology, digital health, or health services operations

Background with nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Knowledge of healthcare operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Company

Arena

Arena brings together, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign workers.

Founded in 2017

New York, New York, USA

2-10 employees

https://arena.run/

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