Manager, Informatics Strategy

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to review, evaluate, and provide feedback on all phases of the system development life cycle;
• Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking, including the ability to relate long-range visions and concepts to daily work environments;
• Ability to effectively write and review complex documents including briefing notes and Ministerial responses;
• Demonstrated expertise In leading information gathering and reporting needs through environmental scans and consolidating data Into relevant information for presentation to Senior Management as well as front line staff;

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Informatics or related field with major in Management Information Systems and 8 years of recent, related informatics and project experience In an Increasingly senior level, with experience in eHSS Systems, strategic planning and management in a complex and evolving environment.

Please refer the Job description for details