Management of information and communication director (it management)

Cape Town, Western Cape

R 500000 ZA Per annum

These jobs were popular with other job seekers Our client is a private General Hospital located in, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As an accomplishment of its commitment to excellence, our client received the "Diamond" accreditation which is the highest level of recognition for performance excellence that an organization can achieve in health care from Accreditation Canada's Qmentum International Accreditation. About us: Deka Minas is the world's first subscription based professional services company. Our main lines of business are Human Capital Advisory and Recruitment Services in Sub-Saharan Arica, The Middle East and Southeast Asia. Description Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply. A trusted and well established client of ours in The Middle East is seeking an experienced Management of Information and Communication Director (IT Management). The Management of Information and Communication Director provides functional management and operational supervision of information and communication technology and related services. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures appropriate information and communication technology implementation and support for medical, business and clinical systems by managing and coordinating applications development/maintenance, data processing, local/wide area network administration, office automation and technical support activities. Lead the hospital-wide information technology strategic planning activities; identifies and defines short and long- range automated system requirements; coordinates departmental input and technology planning processes; develops and recommends organization-wide information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Analyzes and assesses current and proposed information technology plans; directs, oversees and manages the development, design, implementation and maintenance of automated information systems to ensure the achievement of strategic technology requirements and needs. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital information technology methods and procedures. Develops, maintains and implements programming standards, quality control procedures and related processes to ensure that all information technologies comply with governmental, departmental and/or regulatory standards. Directs the hospital feasibility studies pertaining to the development, upgrading and/or replacement of medical, clinical and business systems and applications. Evaluates user requirements; consults with managers and staff to research, review, investigate, evaluate and select new technologies for current and future business needs including computer systems equipment, hardware and software; identifies system integration and modification requirements. Serves as the technical resource and project manager on information technology projects; reviews and approves project plans; designs project and resource plans and schedules; develops proposals using cost/benefit analyses; analyzes and recommends equipment purchase or lease. Coordinates the installation and evaluation of proposed hardware and software to ensure compatibility with existing systems. Coordinates and directs programming activities, manages and resolves network performance and capacity issues; analyzes and recommends contractor and/or vendor services as appropriate. Directs, coordinates, monitors and evaluates contractor and vendor performance, directs members of the project team, resolves difficult and complex technology issues and ensures compliance with budget and project goals/objectives. Develops and administers the hospital information technology security strategy, policies and procedures for network availability, security and related issues. Ensures overall compliance with regulatory standards such as those required by accreditation standards (CBAHI, JCIA, ACI) and other regulations. Oversee and participates in the development of information technology budget, including capital expenses pertaining to technology projects. Conducts information management needs assessment on an annual basis to evaluate the need for new and existing technology and will further aid in the planning process of any initiative related to information and technology. 2.2.16. Communicate information and technology plans, policies and technology trends throughout the organization. 2.2.17. Works with service line managers and department directors to design and implement information technology process improvements, streamlining department functionality. Plans and supervises the development and delivery of training programs for management and staff on the use and maintenance of automated systems and equipment. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Computer hardware and software systems and programs. Computer networks, network administration and network. Installation Computer viruses and security Management and supervisory skills Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks Analytical and problem-solving skills Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills Effective written communications skill. Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics Information Technology Manager SAP ( Advantageous)Education/Licenses: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline required. Professional Experience:5-10 year's experience of managing or directing an Information and Technology operation in a small to medium size hospital or other relevant organization. Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information. We offer These jobs were popular with other job seekers

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