2024-09-26

Seeking Digital Health Provincial Physician Design Leads

Alberta Health Services is seeking passionate leaders to fill multiple available positions as Digital Health Provincial Physician Design Leads (PDLs). The PDLs will lead and oversee the strategic direction and execution of digital transformation in health care across the province. This senior leadership role combines clinical expertise with digital health vision to shape and guide the future of clinical information systems through:

  • oversight of the maintenance and improvement of knowledge and workflows in clinical information systems with a goal to improve quality, efficiency, and safety of patient care;
  • engaging with prescribers, clinical leaders, and other stakeholders to gather input and advice on clinical information system improvements, as well as to champion system adoption; and
  • directing the development of communications and education materials for prescribers to drive optimal system use and improve user satisfaction. 

The PDLs will be seasoned physicians within the province of Alberta who understand the complexities of large-scale transformational change, are committed to continuous quality improvement, and can contribute to the innovation, integration, and consistency of patient-centered clinical care. The successful candidates would report to the Chief Medical Information Officer and work closely with a number of teams within the Chief Medical Information Office, Clinical Operations Informatics Office, and Information Technology.

The posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found. 

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