Job Description

Job Purpose:Exco Member - Manage business performance of the Group (IT perspective) against longer term strategic and regulatory objectives

• Develop and ensure planning and execution of integrated Information Technology strategies
• Plan and utilise the available skills for maximum effectiveness and productivity
• Support and guide relevant workstreams (outside IT) to achieve operational success
• Manage communications, internal clients, projects, budgets and resources as necessary for the portfolio
• Advice the Board on future digital strategies and global trends relevant to the Healthcare industry

Information Technology Strategy and Management

• Define, update and implement CHGs IT strategy and manage it across the organisation
• Define IT performance metrices based on the CHGs overall objectives
• Lead the development and delivery of strategic IT and Digital objectives in alignment to corporate goals
• Lead the design and customisation of technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
• Ensures the security of IT systems and ensures operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a sound in-source / out-source strategy
• Oversee the development and use the technology infrastructure (networks, systems and applications) at CHG to ensure optimal performance and cost effectiveness

Mitigate risk and prepare contingency plans

• Act as a key advisor to EXCO and Board on Human Resources related matters
• Identify short-, medium- and long-term risks and ensure mitigation strategies are in place
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Identify and manage CHGs IT risks and ensure governance frameworks and reporting systems are in place to delivery services

Lead and direct the IT function

• Lead strategic direction setting and strategic plan for sub-departments in the portfolio in alignment to the companys vision, mission and values
• Establish a functional performance management framework (annual department plan, roles and responsibilities) to enable annual goal tracking
• Ensure that all necessary tactical functions, policies and systems are defined, implemented and managed within boundaries and principles of strategic frameworks
• Streamline the disciplines in the department and drive alignment, collaboration and synergy between the various stakeholders to provide a comprehensive business solution; establish, integrate and enable the support services

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