Job Role / Responsibilities:
Reporting globally to the Chief Information Officer
and locally to the Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operations Officer, the
Director will oversee ICT and Health Information Management, developing and
executing strategies to position the organization for greater success. The role
involves leading the next phase of Clinical Systems Adoption, advancing the
Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, implementing new and innovative
clinical systems, furthering E-learning initiatives, supporting research and academic
systems, and defining a comprehensive ICT strategy for East Africa.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Envision, articulate, and plan organization-wide ICT
system changes, with a particular emphasis on understanding the impact of
advanced multisite ICT systems on patient care, teaching, and research;
Align ICT initiatives with the overall University
strategy;
Conceive, devise, and develop a regional academic ICT
strategy to support teaching and research initiatives;
Lead business process re-engineering efforts to
increase productivity and efficiency while sustaining quality and innovation
within the organization;
Build and manage a team of inspired managers, equipping them with upgraded skills to meet the challenges of an evolving business environment;
Provide direction for data capture and analytics for
Health Services, Education and Research.
Lead the annual ICT planning and budgeting exercises
and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources;
Collaborate with the University’s Information
Security function to ensure cybersecurity and data protection measures are in
accordance with global best practices;
Ensure the institution complies with various
ICT-related regulations and standards;
Devise and lead quality assurance measures to ensure
consistent levels of service within and outside the organization;
Build and maintain relationships with
cross-functional peers and senior leadership to deliver high-quality services
that meet internal and external customer expectations;
Manage relationships with ICT-related vendors and
suppliers, including participating in technology related contract negotiations;
Stay current with industry trends and advancements;
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Key Requirements:
A relevant postgraduate ICT-related qualification is
required, such as a Master’s in Computer Science or a Master’s in Business
Administration with a focus on ICT.
Relevant ICT certifications such as CISM, PMP, DBA or
MCSD will be an added advantage;
At least ten years in senior positions within
academic healthcare institutions, managing health information systems;
Progressive experience leading major clinical or
academic system implementation projects;
Extensive experience in information management and
systems development;
Ability to support core health and academic services
as needed, while also envisioning, articulating, planning, and managing
clinical health information and other ICT systems;
Proficient in leveraging advanced ICT support systems
to enhance patient care, teaching, and research in multi-site settings;
Skilled in devising and developing a regional
academic ICT strategy to support teaching and research;
Adept at leading technical strategies with built-in
quality assurance to ensure consistent service levels;
Capable of aligning ICT systems to support overall
organizational requirements.
Desired Attributes:
Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills;
Customer-focused approach;
Strong mentoring skills with a desire to provide
growth opportunities to teams;
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and
negotiation skills;
Leadership and change management expertise;
Exceptional executive team player with a strong focus
on corporate goals, personal drive for results, and proven project execution
credentials;
Demonstrated ability to provide vision-driven team
leadership and influence peers;
High capacity to collaborate effectively with other
senior multidisciplinary team members, supported by highly developed
communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent understanding of the dynamics of complex,
rapidly expanding institutions within multi-faceted relationships;
Maintains strong ethics and high integrity.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit an application letter
together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, as well as names and contact details
of three referees to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan
University, via the email: hr.recruitment@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject.
Applications should be submitted latest by June
28, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
