• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell Mc Ewin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Classification: SAES – Level 1 - SA Executive Services Level 1 - To be Negotiated
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 3 years

About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NAHLN) seeks to appoint a highly credible and collaborative technology leader to the position of Executive Director Digital Health and Innovation. Reporting to the CEO, the position will be accountable for the development, implementation, adoption, optimisation, and management of digital initiatives across NALHN that align with the strategic vision and objectives of the health service to enable world-class patient care.
The Executive Director Digital Health (ED DHI) will participate as a member of the NALHN Executive Leadership team and will develop digital business strategies to improve efficiencies in the provision of patient care and overall organisational efficiency. The position will work with SA Health departments in the management of clinical information systems, corporate systems and patient management systems. Additionally, the ED DHI will champion digital innovations to enable operational effectiveness, coordinate programs to assure technology operations and cyber security and ensure continual improvement of digital health capability. Key outcomes for the position include identifying digital approaches and opportunities to enhance the provision of health services and ensuring service delivery through management of resources against priority needs.
The successful appointee will have experience of, or strong working knowledge of digital systems within Australian health care clinical settings. Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills will be essential combined with a demonstrated ability to apply sound analytical skills and strategic thinking to drive and implement change. The incoming ED DHI will demonstrate prior success in delivering and managing a large, complex change management process or environment, preferably in a clinical context. Prior experience in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation will be essential, as well as proven experience in building a climate of trust when engaging with stakeholders, clients, service providers and peers. Senior management or executive experience in public health at a state or national level would be advantageous. An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as health, economics, business management, technology management, or computer science is essential.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 885536
Enquiries:
Jenna Busch
Senior Executive Coordinator - OCEO
Phone: (08) 7321 4219
E-mail: jenna.busch@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
29 November 2024 – 11.55PM
Role Description:

For further information and to apply, click the link below:
https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/executive-director-digital-health-naledd1024-and-innovation-naledd1024/