STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE DIVISION (in which the position is located):
TBD.
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general leadership and direction of the Principal Director – Information Systems for Health (IS4H), the Director, Health Informatics is responsible for providing strategic direction in the development of digital health strategies, programmes and solutions that are engraved in sound clinical participations and assurance that are driven by data protection/privacy regulations.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Jamaica’s short to long term Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy, strategies, policies, programmes and project management approaches designed, implemented and monitored
- Evidence-based research and innovation in the Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy in health sector fostered
- Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy teams led
- Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy monitoring and evaluation frameworks implemented and directed
- Technical advice/information provided
- Reports, Cabinet Submissions/Notes, technical papers, and publications prepared and issued
- Stakeholder Relationships established and maintained
- Corporate/Operational Plans and Budgets developed and managed
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance Reports prepared
- Individual work plans developed
- Staff Appraisals Conducted
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Directs the development of strategic evidence-based advice and recommendations to the Senior Executives to shape the MOHW’s programme for legislative review, policy development and implementation relating Health Informatics/Digital Health matters;
- Leads and directs a team of Health Informatics professionals in prioritization, development, implementation and review of Digital Health programmes/projects/policy development activities and initiatives to effectively deliver GOJ’s strategic policy direction;
- Directs the prioritization and implementation of Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy/Digital policy research and analysis activities to identify, evaluate and critically analyse highly complex and politically sensitive issues and concerns affecting policy outcomes to deliver effective policy resolutions;
- Provides stewardship and tactical advice to direct policy/programme/project proposals and initiatives through parliamentary processes;
- Participates in strategic planning activities related to Health Informatics and e-Health policy and strategy development;
- Participates in the development and implementation of a change management programme, including change plan and strategy that supports transition to a fully modernized and digital health informatics/ICT environment;
- Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of a strategic approach to engaging clinicians and other health professionals within the Jamaican healthcare system, and across the broader health landscape, to provide input into the planning, design, implementation and ongoing delivery of digital/ICT systems and strategies;
- Directs the development of Health digital transformation strategy and planning across the Jamaican Healthcare sector and related stakeholders;
- Leads the promotion of long-term digital transformation and information technology leadership and ownership in the GOJ;
- Leads the design and implements National Digital Health Programme, Plan and Solutions for operationalization at various stages of the Jamaican healthcare system;
- Champions the use of design processes and assurance in the development and enhancement of ICT systems to ensure that the needs of users shape the systems’ functionality and user interface, and that digital/ICT systems support patient safety;
- Lead the MOHW’s Clinical/Health Informatics/e-Health approach to safety and quality in the use of digital/ICT systems, including overseeing frameworks, strategies and processes for the safe design and use of digital/ICT systems within the Jamaican Healthcare system;
- Directs the monitoring and reporting on performance outcomes for the Digital Health Programmes ensuring optimal delivery and alignment with the related plan;
- Develops and maintains effective, collaborative and influential relationships and networks across the health sector, obtaining cooperation and buy-in of key stakeholders to successfully lead and influence change across multiple disciplines, within a complex and federated organisational environment;
- Works within an environment where technologies are subject to rapid evolution and change and being able to easily address new challenges and issues that are often without precedent in a timely and customer centric manner;
- Directs the overall management for the research, development and implementation of Data Protection and privacy policies and procedures in support of Health Informatics/e-Health;
- Directs the research, design and implementation of Data Protection/Privacy Governance Frameworks and strategies to manage the use of health informatics and e-health data in compliance with the requisite standards and guidelines;
- Directs the design, implementation and monitoring of robust and comprehensive Data Quality and Protection controls across the MOHW that supports the Information Systems for Health functions;
- Monitors development and changes to Jamaican data protection and privacy laws; and makes recommendations to the Data Privacy and Information Governance to bolster processes and systems concerning Information Systems for Health;
- Influences key internal and external executives/leaders to champion and deliver change strategies and initiatives to support Health Informatics and e-Health projects/initiatives;
- Provides technical direction, coaching and peer review to the team, and implements developmental strategies to build capability and capacity to deliver quality policy/programme/project analysis and development needs into the future;
- Directs the collaborations with internal and external Information Security functionaries to raise stakeholder awareness of data privacy and security issues concerning the health sector;
- Keeps abreast of Information Systems for Health Informatics and Data Protection initiatives to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Directs the alignment of the Section’s corporate/operational plans and budget with the Ministry’s strategic objectives and priority programmes;
- Maintains mechanisms to effectively coordinate the alignment of plans, programmes and projects of the Ministry and its departments and agencies to ensure a cohesive and complimentary execution of policy and programme initiatives;
- Participates in and coordinates the development of the strategic direction of the Ministry;
- Prepares and submits performance and other reports relating to the achievement of targets for the ministry as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Section;
- Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with MOFPS’s Operational Plan;
- Establishes and maintains various Health Informatics & Data Protection Committees that makes recommendations for the implementation of improved procedures and systems;
- Prepares reports and project documents as required;
- Prepares and delivers presentations related to Information Systems for Health and Digital Health as needed;
- Sets and approves customer service principles, standards and measurements;
- Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design.
Human Resources Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
- Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff in the Branch and implements appropriate strategies;
- Coordinates the development of individual work plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned;
- Participates in the recruitment and training of staff of the Ministry;
- Recommends succession initiatives, transfer, promotion and leave in accordance with established Human Resource Policies and Procedures;
- Identifies skills/competencies gaps and contributes to the development and succession planning for the Branch to ensure adequate staff capacity;
- Monitors the performance of staff and facilitates the timely and accurate completion of the staff annual performance appraisals and other periodic reviews;
- Ensures the well – being of staff supervised;
- Effects disciplinary measures in keeping with established guidelines/practices.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Jamaica’s short to long term Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy, strategies, policies, programmes and project management approaches designed, implemented and monitored according to established principles, guidelines and timeframes;
- Evidence-based research and innovation in the Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy in health sector fostered through the application of evidence-based method, agreed guidelines and timeframes;
- Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy teams led in accordance with established best practices and timeframes;
- Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy monitoring and evaluation frameworks implemented and directed in accordance with standards and procedures guided by evidence-based approaches and timeframes;
- Technical advice and recommendations provided are sound and supported by qualitative/quantitative data;
- Cabinet Submissions, policy/programmes recommendations and briefs or position papers on technical matters are appropriately prepared and submitted within the required timeframes;
- Reports are comprehensive, accurate and submitted within the required timeframes;
- Stakeholder Relationships established and maintained in a harmonious and productive manner;
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance reports are prepared in accordance with agreed format, are accurate and submitted on time;
- Individual Work Plans developed in conformity to established standards and within agreed timeframes;
- Staff Appraisals completed and submitted in accordance to agreed timeframe and standards;
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal Contacts (required for the achievement of the position objectives)
| Contact (Title) | Purpose of Communication |
| Chief Technical Director – Policy, Planning & Development;
Principal Director – IS4H
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| Senior Executives/Head of Divisions |
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| Direct Reports |
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| General Staff |
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External Contacts (required for the achievement of the position objectives)
| Contact (Title) | Purpose of Communication |
| Ministries/Departments/Agencies/ Health Authorities |
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| Cabinet Office
ICT Authority |
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| Technical Committees |
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| Policy Implementors |
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| Key stakeholders and Community Interest
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| Other Stakeholders, example: Professional Bodies, Academia, etc. |
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| General Public |
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AUTHORITY
- Recommends new Information systems for health policies and programmes relating Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection;
- Approves/administer procedures for the monitoring and reviewing of programmes and policies;
- Recommends legislative and administrative measures to be adopted by the Sectors, in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness;
- Approves Terms of Reference and other specifications;
- Recommends staff appointments, promotion, recruitment, disciplinary action, leave and general welfare issues;
- Recommends relevant training and development programmes for direct reports to enhance knowledge and performance.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Customer & Quality Focus
- Teamwork & Cooperation
- Integrity
- Compliance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Change Management
Technical
- In-depth knowledge of Health Informatics, Digital Health and Data Protection/Privacy frameworks;
- In-depth knowledge of programme and project monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
- In-depth knowledge and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation
- Good knowledge of the development, analysis, revision and implementation of policies, programmes, procedures, guidelines, programmes and legislation;
- Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes;
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentation with tact, clarity, enthusiasm and accuracy to widely varied audiences;
- A high level of initiative and self-motivation;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members both within and outside the Ministry, and for functioning effectively on inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral committees and working groups;
- Familiarity with procedures, policies and legislation governing the machinery of government;
- Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis;
- Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite and projects.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Public Policy, Management Information Systems/ICT, Management Studies, Business/Public Administration, Public Sector Management or equivalent discipline;
- Certification in Leadership and Change Management;
- Seven (7) years’ experience Public Policy/Analysis, Programme/Project Management or related area in the private or public sector, with at least four (4) at which at a senior management level.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
- Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines, which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally and internationally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.
Interested persons are invited to submit their application accompanied by a detailed resume for the aforementioned position, No later than Friday, May 12, 2023, to:
Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10a Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
Applicants must include the position for which they are applying in both their cover letter and the subject line of their email.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.