Chief Health Information Manager

Great chance to enjoy a new challenge and enhance your leadership skills in a senior position.
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Department: Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Information Management
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Bairnsdale - Outer Gippsland area
Reference: VG/BRHS/CORPSER/1816951
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description Template - Chief Health Information Manager - June 2023.pdf (PDF, 246KB)


Contact: Simon Alleaume, Risk and Compliance Manager
03 5150 3244

Position Details

  • Fantastic opportunity for a skilled leader
  • Join a high performing team in a senior position
  • Relish a fantastic work/life balance in a stunning region

Contract: Parental Leave Contract- 76.0 hours per fortnight. Estimated completion 31.07.2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead the Health Information Service (HIS) at BRHS. This role is perfectly suited to a proactive leader who has management expertise, highly developed interpersonal skills and is ready for a new challenge for the period of a parental leave contract.

The position:

As the Chief Health Information Manager (CHIM) you will provide effective leadership and coordination of the HIS to ensure delivery of accurate, cost effective and timely services to BRHS. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure integrated Health Information Management and Patient reporting and perform the role of FOI Privacy Officer for BRHS. Additional key responsibilities include managing VAED and VEMD data reporting and reconciliation process, providing BRHS with accurate case mix information and working closely with EMR team in the continued rollout of Electronic Medical Record.

Why should you apply?

  • Enjoy a senior, autonomous position with East Gippsland's largest employer and healthcare provider
  • Join a supportive team culture with values-based environment
  • rewarding and diverse role providing opportunity to shape service delivery
  • Lead a team of dedicated professionals and enjoy a collaborative and friendly work environment

Key criteria required:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management
  • 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Eligibility for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia
  • Knowledge of legislation, policies and standards relevant to Health Information Services
  • Excellent coding skills using ICD-10-AM and a good understanding of DRG & URG classification system

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description

Applications close: Sunday 29th September 2024.

Interested?

For more information contact: Simon Alleaume, Risk and Compliance Manager on 03 5150 3244

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” below and are to include:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume (including two recent referees)
  • Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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In accordance with Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.


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