Centre for Addiction and Mental Health -- Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer

Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Location : Toronto, On

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.

With a dedicated staff of more than 4,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 38,000 patients each year.

The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.

And through our Foundation, we're working to raise tens of millions of additional dollars to fund new programs and research and augment services.

CAMH is currently seeking a visionary, collaborative thought leader who brings digital and technological transformation expertise to become the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer.

This individual will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CAMH President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer will provide both the strategic and operational leadership to support the future digital health vision of CAMH, and will champion modern approaches to deliver on our commitment to patients and families working with both internal and external stakeholders to translate the broader CAMH strategic plan into a digital health vision, strategy and plan for the organization.

The successful candidate will be experienced in building and developing large scale systems, technology transformation optimizing cloud-based and other systems and platforms and have experience in partnerships, including vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the broader CAMH strategic plan into a digital health vision, strategy and plan that will contribute to the improved mental health of individuals locally, provincially and nationally.
• Own the digital health roadmap, and ensure its alignment with CAMH’s Strategic Plan.
• In-depth knowledge and operational excellence in digital health and IT infrastructure and technology with the ability to advance large scale projects to build innovation.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of information management systems which support CAMH healthcare, research, education and administrative activities.
• Work with direct care clinicians to support quality improvement and the transformation of workflows needed to implement the digital health vision, strategy and plan.
• Develop and sustain strong internal relationships with client groups across CAMH to meet technology, infrastructure, applications, systems and platform needs.
• Foster strategic relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (e.g. clients, family members, clinicians, vendors, partner organizations, universities, researchers, provincial / national / international organizations etc.

to develop and execute the digital health vision and roadmap.

• Provide strategic leadership to clinical informatics, web and corporate technologies, information technology and security, information management and clinical systems innovation, data strategy and business intelligence, privacy, and the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
• Monitoring trends in digital and privacy legislation, policy, programs and products to identify and analyze opportunities, patient and organizational needs in relation to technology, systems, applications, platforms and data.
• Lead large scale digital transformation, including setting direction for the shift to a Cloud ecosystem for data management, applications, systems and platforms while ensuring security and privacy are paramount
• Ensure all privacy requirements and regulations are met by CAMH systems and promote a privacy culture.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior management and the Board on matters of privacy and IT as required for informed decisions to meet its fiduciary duties.
• Partner with clinical and operational leadership to support quality, patient safety and clinical care initiatives through and with digital technologies as appropriate.
• Champion the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical care, research, education, policy and operations where relevant, and identify ways in which generative artificial intelligence can be leveraged.
• Ensure clients, family members, clinicians and researchers are engaged in all aspects of the digital health at CAMH.
• Support research (both clinical and academic / scholarly activity) in the digital health space through contributions to grant applications, research activities, publications, presentations, and thought leadership, as appropriate.
• Support and engage in efforts of the CAMH Foundation relevant to the role.
• Collaborate with, and support other members of the CAMH executive leadership team.
• Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Established credibility as a visionary, collaborative thought leader in the digital health, and technology transformation space who has shaped strategic direction and led successful digital / technology transformation in large organizations.
• Passion for serving our patients and families and for the field
• Significant management, administrative and financial (budgetary) experience in a complex hospital or healthcare environment.
• Proven track record in working as a respected team player who cultivates productive collaborations across the organization, and with external partners, and consistently seeks creative and dynamic solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of digital health; data and analytics including AI, Cloud transformation, clinical informatics, digital health integration, cybersecurity, back office transformation, ERP systems and experience managing large projects and vendors
• Knowledge of personal data protection, relevant privacy legislation, information security, cybersecurity and enterprise risk
• Demonstrated progressive leadership in a complex hospital environment with accountability for digital health, information technology, clinical informatics, applications, systems and platforms, and information management and project management responsibilities.
• Possesses a graduate degree in digital health, information systems, health sciences, health informatics, business administration or a related field
• Focus on excellence in direct clinical care and research, with an appreciation of the roles and focus of these and all stakeholders
• Possesses excellent critical and strategic thinking, analytical, decision-making, planning, problem solving, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Established success in mentoring, delegating, empowering, inspiring, and motivating people at all levels and in building team capacity and succession plans.
• Exhibits strength in managing and relating to people, including the ability to deliver feedback and inspire and motivate others to succeed.
• Exhibits strong business acumen, including an understanding of financial metrics and how to lead a professional services team in alignment with organizational goals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting customer service and employee commitments and project timelines.
• Proven ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization in a matrix organization that values diversity and inclusion and commitment to embedding anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of the work.
• Experience working with and presenting to Boards
• Experience working with Foundations and / or fundraisers and supporting fundraising efforts
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, CRM technologies, and other collaboration tools, including virtual meeting technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Pamela Colquhoun or Jim Stonehouse via Kathy Luu ( kluu@boyden.com).

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute.

As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.