Director, Health Informatics (GMG/SEG 4)

Organisation

Ministry of Health and Wellness

Reference

VAC-59874

Contract Type

Full-Time

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Location

Kingston

Salary & Benefits

$6,333,301.00 per annum

Date Posted

03/12/2025

Expiry Date

19/12/2025

The incumbent directs research and policy analysis for digital health initiatives, leads the design of national programs, monitors performance outcomes, and builds stakeholder relationships to drive implementation across the healthcare system.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general leadership and direction of the Principal Director – Information Systems for Health (IS4H), the Director, Health Informatics is responsible for providing strategic direction in the development of digital health strategies, programmes and solutions that are engraved in sound clinical participations and assurance that are driven by data protection/privacy regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Directs the prioritization and implementation of Clinical/Health Informatics and Data Protection/Privacy/Digital policy research and analysis activities to identify, evaluate and critically analyze highly complex and politically sensitive issues and concerns affecting policy outcomes to deliver effective policy resolutions;
Provides stewardship and tactical advice to direct policy/programme/project proposals and initiatives through parliamentary processes;
Leads the design and implements National Digital Health Programme, Plan and Solutions for operationalization at various stages of the Jamaican healthcare system;
Directs the monitoring and reporting on performance outcomes for the Digital Health Programmes ensuring optimal delivery and alignment with the related plan;
Develops and maintains effective, collaborative and influential relationships and networks across the health sector, obtaining cooperation and buy-in of key stakeholders to successfully lead and influence change across multiple disciplines, within a complex and federated organizational environment;
Keeps abreast of Information Systems for Health Informatics and Data Protection initiatives to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Management Information Systems/ICT, Management Studies, Business/Public Administration, Public Sector Management or equivalent discipline;
Certification in Leadership and Change Management;
Seven (7) years’ experience Public Policy/Analysis, Programme/Project Management or related area in the private or public sector, with at least four (4) at which at a senior management level.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.