Regional Manager, Information Governance

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join us!

In accordance with the mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Regional Manager, Information Governance (IG) leads a team responsible for enabling high quality, robust, effective, accurate and accessible data and information to support patient care through strong and collaborative leadership of the Information Governance framework in Northern Health. The Regional Manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to decision-makers regarding the organization’s information and data assets, in order to enhance our Information Governance maturity. The Regional Manager collaborates with organizational leaders, data owners, stewards, custodians, subject matter experts, vendors and a wide range of data and information stakeholders to develop Information Management processes that are critical for optimal use of the organization’s data and information assets. Through consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Manager manages the development of effective governance structures for clinical and administrative data, throughout the lifecycle.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Health Information Management, Information Science, Health Administration, Business, Statistics or Social Sciences.
• Five (5) years’ progressive experience working in a collaborative developmental capacity in a health services environment.
• Demonstrated experiences in effectively influencing leaders and implementing organizational change.
• Certification in Health Information Management (HIM) and/or Information Governance Professional (IGP) is considered a strong asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• In depth knowledge of Information Governance, Records and Information Management, HIM Lifecycle and Enterprise Information Management bodies of knowledge.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and build and manage teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, project management, organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with strategic partners and solution providers.
• Ability to interact professionally with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to establish courses of action for self and others that are results oriented.
• Commitment to customer service and service excellence.
• Exceptional work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Broad understanding of current issues, challenges, and future directions of health care delivery in Canada.
• Ability to build consensus with and/or gain acceptance from others (often in sensitive situations) while maintaining strong, positive relationships.
• Ability to guide, coach, teach, and promote a learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to foster innovation throughout complex evolutionary change.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Superior small and large group facilitation skills and individual coaching skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships using a team approach.
• High level of motivation with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.