Chief Information Officer - Alameda Health System : Job Details

Summary

SUMMARY: Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer, AHS, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a member of the executive management team and is responsible for managing the information services function including planning, scheduling, coordinating and supervising the work of personnel engaged in data processing systems analysis and application program development, systems implementation and maintenance. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Develops and coordinates the implementation process of the Hospital Information System, ensuring that the system meets the stated requirements for AHS and is compatible with the long-term strategy of the SIP. The HIS will become the foundation for the County-wide Community Health Information Network (CHIN).2. Forms the Hospital Information System Implementation Committee made up of key personnel from AHS departments responsible for the implementation of the upgraded HIS, including planning and end-user training activities necessary to ensure successful implementation.3. Integrates information of public and private health care providers and state and local eligibility systems to the Managed Care Information System.4. Manage the implementation of the system selected as a result of the RFPproject. Assist and/or direct vendor contract negotiation process to obtain the most favorable terms, conditions and payment for Alameda County.5. Negotiates and develop contracts with vendors supplying Hospital Information System and telecommunications hardware, software and services.6. Oversees and direct the development and implementation of the Managed Care Information System, ensuring that the system is implemented according to schedule and that all components are delivered as agreed upon within the budgetary constraints of the project.7. Performs other duties as assigned by the Interagency Executive Committee and the Managed Care Coordinator.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems Technology or a similar course of study.Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Business Administration or Organizational Development.Minimum Experience: Seven years of leadership experience in clinical administration within an Information Technology environment. Experience within ambulatory preferred.Experience working in a unionized setting is preferred.