Director of Health Information

Job Description

• Ensures that the department's mission and vision reflect and support the mission and vision of the hospital
• Ensures that the department is customer-focused and responsive to the needs of the American Hospital Dubai.  
• Ensures that the department meets all set objectives within the relevant timescales.
• Provides leadership and promotes a proactive and motivated department of appropriately skilled staff who are committed to delivering a consistent and high-quality service to both patients and healthcare users.
• Oversees the annual department operational and capital budgets.
• Ensures that all department functions comply with the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) and hospital quality standards.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategy and action plans that support the effective management and delivery of clinical information.  
• Selects and recruits appropriate staff as required; to ensure an efficient service.
• Develops and updates staff job descriptions.
• Oversees the staff scheduling and vacation planning.
• Ensures staff participation in hospital orientation and attendance at all hospital-required in-services.
• Ensures that department-specific orientation and training is provided to all new staff of all grades tailored to the individual and relevant to their area of work.  
• Organises training and orientation, as and when required, for any new equipment/ software installed or new processes introduced.
• Develops, maintains, and revises the departmental orientation and competency program.
• Takes action, as required, concerning staff discipline, grievances, poor performance, and sickness as per the American Hospital Dubai's policies.