Solutions Architect - (221395)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority seeks a Solutions Architect to strategize and design clinical and business technologies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, at least five years in a health care environment, and strong technical skills. Success in this position will involve collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ITIL training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Information Management, or related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a health care environment preferred.
• ITIL training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy, design, and architecture of clinical and business technologies.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop solutions.
• Evaluate contract documents like RFPs and RFQs.

Skills

Technical systems administration

Ability to write technical standards documents

System implementation skills

Contract evaluation skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or related discipline

5+ years experience in a health care environment

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to their responsible Director, the Solutions Architect provides for the strategy, design and architecture of high quality and highly available clinical and business oriented technologies. The Solutions Architect regularly works with Island Health Leadership, Corporate and Clinical Services, and cross functional operational teams to inform and develop solutions supporting organizational strategic plans and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Information Management or a related discipline. At least five years' experience working within or supporting a health care environment is preferred, including several years in a senior technology oversight or architecture role. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) training and experience required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated success as a senior technical systems administrator or architect, as well as the successful completion of large information technology acquisition or design and build projects within the last three years.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical standards documents.
• Intermediate to expert-level system implementation, Privacy and Security standards and best practices skills.
• Proven ability to track, coordinate and integrate external issues as they affect Island Health's Strategic plans.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate contract documents such as RFP's, RFI's, RFQ's, SOW's, etc.
• Proven ability to write, analyze and edit project plans, proposals, Service Level Agreements, MOU's for accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve with an overall Island Health perspective in alignment with key strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with internal and external strategic partners and solution providers.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to the needs of internal stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of action.
• Demonstrated ability to apply an evidence-based framework to inform decision-making.
• Excellent presentation, interviewing, facilitating, and negotiating skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4173.pdf