Executive Medical Director | Clinical Informatics

Job summary

Lead clinical informatics and advance digitally enabled care across Interior Health by building strong clinical partnerships and championing effective use of technology. Guide complex organizational change, clinical workflow and process redesign, and adoption of evidence-based practices while supporting patient-centered care.

Job details

Career opportunities are presented in the language received. Position Summary Who are we looking for: Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health is seeking an innovative and collaborative physician leader to serve as Executive Medical Director, Clinical Informatics. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about transforming healthcare through technology, fostering strong clinical partnerships, and shaping the future of digitally enabled care across Interior Health. Physicians who are committed to collaboration, innovation, quality improvement and advancing patient-centred care are encouraged to apply. The location for the role is in the Interior Health region and relocation allowance may be provided. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Apply today to join our amazing organization who was once again named as BC Top Employer for 2026! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, the first screening of candidates will occur on October 16, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply prior to this date to ensure full consideration. This role is a 0.80 FTE. The hourly rate for the position is $108.13 to $148.68. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees. Education, Training, And Experience Medical Degree (MD) with current (or eligible for) full registration and licensure to practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. A Master’s degree in health administration, business administration or clinical informatics or related discipline. Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years recent, related clinical leadership experience in the health care sector including experience with electronic clinical systems. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skills And Abilities Broad knowledge of clinical practice and the roles of multidisciplinary health care team members within a patient and family centered care model. Understanding and ability to apply latest research on best-evidenced practices related to clinical information systems. Comprehensive knowledge of current healthcare issues, trends, and government directives. Ability to lead and move forward complex organizational change related to clinical workflow and process redesign that supports the adoption of technology enabled solutions. Ability to advocate for and champion best-evidenced practice in the use of technology in the clinical environment. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge of budget preparation and management of financial resources involving short-, immediate-, and long-term plans. Ability to unify, energize, and motivate people. Ability to promote and facilitate change. Ability to influence others at all levels within the organization and with external partners. Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and accountability in a leadership role. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations to groups. Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What you’ll do

Lead clinical informatics and advance digitally enabled care across Interior Health by building strong clinical partnerships and championing effective use of technology. Guide complex organizational change, clinical workflow and process redesign, and adoption of evidence-based practices while supporting patient-centered care.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree and current or eligible full registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, plus a master’s degree in health administration, business administration, clinical informatics, or a related discipline. Candidates need 10–15 years of recent related clinical leadership experience, including experience with electronic clinical systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Informatics
• Clinical Leadership
• Electronic Clinical Systems
• Clinical Workflow Redesign
• Organizational Change Management
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Healthcare Technology Adoption
• Patient- and Family-Centered Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Quality Improvement
• Budget Preparation
• Financial Resource Management
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Influence
• Communication and Presentation
• Team Motivation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Technology

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