Support health informatics governance, data quality, training, and system implementation activities within Health Information Services at TPCH.

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About the role

The Senior Health Informatics Officer will provide support to the Manager Health Informatics in Health Information Services supported systems including governance, data quality audits, the development and delivery of training and education around data quality and new system implementations within TPCH.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide support to the Manager Health Informatics in the management, maintenance and data quality reporting of relevant Health Information Services supported digital applications including the Patient Administration System (e.g. HBCIS), Enterprise Discharge Summary (EDS), The Viewer (TV), QFlow, Dragon Medical Workflow Manager (DMWM), Message Media, ESM, ieMR and My Health Record.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and quality of patient digital applications and related data, including maintenance of relevant procedures, provision of support and training of clinical and non-clinical staff and other HIS resources.
• Maintain code sets and reference files as they apply to TPCH, co-ordinate the development of new code sets / reference files for TPCH; and educate systems users about state-wide changes.
• Actively support the Manager Health Informatics in the project management and implementation of an electronic medical record as part of the Department of Health and Metro North Hospital and Health Service initiatives; and assist in the development and coordination of change management processes required for patient digital applications system implementations.
• Participate in the coordination, collection and reporting of performance data for HIS supported digital applications.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  MN641258 - Role Description (PDF, 333KB)
  Role Description