Director, Health Information Management (him)

Job Description

Position Summary

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

In accordance with the vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Director, HIM leads a team responsible for delivering Health Information Management (HIM) to the organization. This includes functions such as registration, release of information, records management and processing, health informatics and information management (HIIM) services, and business process redesign. The Director leads changes as needed to ensure that HIM functions support integrated care and high-quality service delivery. Key responsibilities also include leading complex projects, quality improvement initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing contractual arrangements related to HIM services. This role is a health informatics leader, advancing healthcare transformation within a framework of people, processes, and technology to improve healthcare services.

Starting salary will be approximately from $116,591 to $145,739, based on education, training, experience, and comparable positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the center of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies offer outstanding opportunities for investors, employers, and employees. The city boasts affordable housing, land prices, transportation costs, and one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Wages are above provincial averages, providing residents with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. With a population of approximately 82,300 and serving nearly 320,000 people, Prince George is built at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is home to the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada's Green University. The warm, friendly, and diverse community reflects a strong and dynamic spirit. For more information, explore what Prince George has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for both part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option to pay 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if part of a regulated profession)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, etc.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying, please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health information science or a related discipline plus 7-10 years of progressively responsible health information management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing leaders and implementing organizational change.
• Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead change and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including facilitation and negotiation.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to establish and manage relationships with strategic partners and solution providers.
• Adaptability to rapid and changing environments with initiative.
• Professional interaction with various levels of personnel internally and externally.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of healthcare informatics and records management operations.
• Ability to respond to stakeholder needs with awareness of impact.
• Results-oriented with the ability to develop courses of action for self and others.
• Project management experience with complex projects and strict timelines.
• Team player, supportive of team goals, and effective in virtual environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write strategy papers, prepare presentations, and train others.
• Demonstrated clinical competence.
• Understanding of health services and record management operations.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community-based health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services for Northerners through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. Our career opportunities span hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized services.