Chief Pharmacy Informatics Officer
The Pharmacy Informatics Advisor (CPIO) is a crucial role within the Digital Health division, tasked with bridging the gap between quality use of medicines, healthcare delivery and information technology, providing expert advice and guidance on informatics related matters at Western Health.
As a senior clinical leader, utilising your in-depth understanding of informatics and clinical workflows, the Informatics Advisor’s primary objectives are to analyse Western Health’s current informatics systems and processes. This includes identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation, as well as providing expert guidance on the adoption of new technologies, data management strategies and information security measures.
This role includes supporting the selection and implementation of informatics solutions, while staying informed of the latest developments and trends across health informatics to ensure continuous enhancements of systems and practices.
To be successful in this, role you will:
- Have a current AHPRA Registration
- Be familiar with Oracle Health EMR or an equivalent EMR system
- Have demonstrated history of in quality improvement, workflow optimisation and orchestrating complex projects strategically, ensuring optimal results
- Have past experience in a tertiary hospital environment, displaying comprehensive understanding of clinical workflows in acute and sub-acute inpatient settings
- Be proficient in functioning autonomously and within a complex team environment
- Have previous line management or leadership experience
- Have demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external professionals and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
Applications close at 11:59pm on 7 March 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.