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Phoenix Children’s Hospital has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Vice President, Clinical Systems position.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country and the most comprehensive children’s care facility in Arizona. They provide inpatient, outpatient, trauma and emergency care across more than 75 subspecialties.

In the last three decades, Phoenix Children’s has grown from a single hospital to 41 sites of service statewide.

Vice President, Clinical Systems Position Overview:

Phoenix Children’s current Vice President, Clinical Systems is retiring after being part of the system for over 25 years, creating a vacancy in this key leadership role. The new VP, Clinical Systems will continue partnering with executive leadership, physician leaders, and clinicians throughout the organization who are striving to provide the best possible care for their patients. The retiring VP says candidates should be very excited about the important role this position will play in making Phoenix Children’s a leader in pediatric medicine. Phoenix Children’s has built an exceptional employee culture of strong performers who live their mission and there is significant tenure within the organization.

The Information Technology Department is a 125-person highly dynamic and integral part of Phoenix Children’s operations, enabling clinical and operational excellence, as well as serving as a vital strategic partner in changing the world of 21st century healthcare. Phoenix Children’s utilizes Allscripts Sunrise as its electronic health record. Key upcoming milestones are the construction of a new womens and children’s hospital that will open in 2020, a new free-standing emergency department site, and important initiatives in data, analytics and population health.

The Vice President, Clinical Systems, reports to the CIO and is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of the IT clinical applications area. Areas of oversight include the EHR group, a clinical applications department (radiology, cardiology, lab, etc), and an optimization team. This Vice President oversees approximately 40 employees and is responsible for multi-million dollar capital and operating budgets. The Vice President of Infrastructure is a peer of this position. The VP, Clinical Systems will work closely with the CMIO and associate CMIO.

Qualifications

Phoenix Children’s seeks a dynamic and visionary leader, adept at dealing with challenging, fast-paced environments, who embraces moving vision to reality. To be successful, this VP, Clinical Systems will need to be a collaborator who is able to drive change, lead, grow and mentor a team, and communicate the vision of IT technology in a consistent and persuasive manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
10 years of clinical applications management experience
Strong clinical applications management background

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree
Allscripts Sunrise experience

Note: Relocation to the Phoenix area is required for this position; a relocation package is offered.

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Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Steve Bennett.

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Senior Director, Chief Technology Officer position.

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD) is the region’s pediatric medical center serving San Diego, Imperial and southern Riverside counties. It is a nonprofit, 524-bed pediatric- care facility dedicated to excellence in care, research and teaching.

RCHSD is the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center.

Senior Director, Chief Technology Officer Position Overview:

Rady Children’s current CTO is retiring, creating a vacancy in this key leadership role. The new CTO will continue partnering with executive leadership, physician leaders, and clinicians throughout the organization who are striving to provide the best possible care for their patients.

The current CTO says it is a “green field” of opportunity, with many projects, such as deploying VNA and HCI, as well as continuing with HPC for a leader to make a difference in the organization.

Culturally, Rady Children’s is a mission- driven organization and progressive children’s hospital. For an individual strongly committed to making a difference, this is a great position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position
10+ years of IT leadership experience
Experience managing teams of 40+ people
Experience leading a complex, 24×7, mission critical IT
operation
Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets
Evidence negotiating, developing and sustaining collaborative
internal and external partner relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree
Healthcare background
Epic experience
Genomics experience
Clinical/biomedical experience

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Aspirus has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director of Clinical Informatics position.

Aspirus, a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serves communities through four hospitals in Upper Michigan and four hospitals in Wisconsin, more than 50 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes and a broad network of physicians. Aspirus was recently recognized as one of the top 15 Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.

Key Network Indicators:

42,169 total admissions
96,855 emergency visits
1.2m hospital outpatient visits
7,800 employees
574 total licensed beds

Director of Clinical Informatics Position Overview:

With a new CMIO in place, there is a unique opportunity for the Director to help optimize workflow in Epic and other clinical applications within Aspirus. The Director of Clinical Informatics will lead a team of ~40 overseeing all informatics functions and workflows related to clinical applications, as well as training and support. The Director will also serve as a liaison with executive leaders, physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure alignment and implementation of technology to support operations.

Qualifications:

Experience managing the operations of an informatics program in a major health care organization
Experience with Epic preferred
Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing or related clinical field required
Experience with developing training programs
Background in clinical management and process improvement

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Orlando Health has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their CISO/Corporate Director of Security & Resiliency position.

Orlando Health is a $3.4 billion not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 2,400 beds serving Central Florida residents and 10,000 international annual visitors.

Orlando Health consists of eight hospitals and several outpatient centers. The health system has the area’s only Level One Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics and is a statutory teaching hospital system that offers both specialty and community hospitals.

Corporate Director of Security & Resiliency Overview

The Orlando Health (OHi) Corporate Director of IT Resiliency and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the vision, strategy and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected across the entire OHi organization.

As a member of the office of the CIO (OCIO), collaborates and interacts with all OCIO council members regarding operational, financial, legal, program management, audit services and special project planning. In a matrix organizational manner, reports directly to the Orlando Health Chief Information Officer, and indirectly to the Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, working in collaboration with the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Corporate Manager of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the right audit and general controls, risk management and compliance independence are adhered to.

This position has direct leadership duties for Security leaders, IT Disaster Recovery, Major Incident Management and Business Continuity leaders who will be leading teams responsible for the development of security and business continuity policies and procedures, security architectures, operational support, regulatory compliance and major incident response. The CISO will interact at the executive level with third party organizations that provide services to Orlando Health to ensure the security and IT resiliency needs of OHi are being met.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
At least three (3) years of security leadership in a health care environment and seven (7) years of full-time experience in information systems security planning, auditing, design, testing, implementation and maintenance
Working knowledge of information systems and related technologies such as data networking, end-user applications, data center operations, customer support, general IT controls and processes, server and PC hardware, operating systems, monitoring tools, encryption, and wireless networking
Thorough knowledge of healthcare privacy and information security policies, procedures, regulations, and law

Preferred:

Master’s degree
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Other relevant certifications such as CHS (Certified in Healthcare Security) and CSCS (Certified Security Compliance Specialist)

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Seattle Children’s has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director of Enterprise Imaging position.

Seattle Children’s delivers superior patient care, advances new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. Seattle Children’s lives their mission, vision, and values and wants team players who can embrace their belief in taking care of children.

Director of Enterprise Imaging Position Overview:

The Director of Enterprise Imaging is responsible for leading, planning, programming, budgeting, implementation, maintenance, and management of enterprise-wide imaging systems with integration of Epic Enterprise Solutions and working with various departments that perform clinical imaging.

The Director of Enterprise Imaging will:

Develop and implement both strategic and tactical plans and policies for imaging systems and operations
Take a leadership role and collaborate with all physicians, staff members, technology vendors, and other external groups in the development and implementation of current and next-generation imaging information technology architectures and services that will enable the enterprise to thrive and grow, and remain a leader in healthcare delivery for the community
Engage and build enduring relationships with the physician community, various leadership teams, stakeholders, nursing teams, technical staff, and administrative support teams

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience

BS or BA in Business Administration, Computer Sciences or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of eight years increasingly responsible IT experience
Minimum of five years experience in imaging operations

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in Technology Management or related field
At least ten years of experience leading large scale imaging operations.
Experience in Epic Radiant and/or Cupid preferred
One of the following credentials: CIIP, PMP, MCSE

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Health First has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their next Vice President/Chief Technology Officer.

Health First is a not-for-profit, community healthcare system located in Brevard County, Florida. Health First includes four acute care hospitals, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level II NICU, a robust Medical Group, four fitness centers, a vibrant home care division, a hospice care team, a variety of outpatient services, a training and education center and more. Health First is proud to have more than 8,500 associates committed to achieving the top 10th percentile nationwide for quality/no harm, stewardship and customer service.

Health First Hospitals:

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Palm Bay Hospital
Viera Hospital

Health First also manages their own 150,000 member health plan that provides Group, Individual and Medicare Advantage insurance coverage to more than 150,000 members in six counties. The organization has a great mission and leads the market in their county, where there is not a lot of competition. They have a true IDN, with their health plan that they have built and grown. Health First is proud of their status as a “profitable not for profit” organization.

Vice President/Chief Technology Officer Position Overview:

This is an incredible growth opportunity for a VP/Chief Technology Officer to play a key role influencing technology strategy.

The VP/Chief Technology Officer reports to the Chief Information Officer, leads a team of approximately one hundred employees, and is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, operation, and support of the technology infrastructure services across the Health First enterprise. The focus of responsibilities is on management of the data center, the network, and phones. The CTO serves as the enterprise’s chief technical architect and is also responsible for the Support Desk and IT infrastructure facilities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree strongly preferred
5+ years in a senior technology leadership position
Experience in strategic planning and policy development
Budget management
Experience in multi-entity complex, distributed organization

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director of Technical Services position.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Memphis, Tennessee, with locations across the Mid-South. The health system has five adult hospitals and one pediatric hospital. There are also four affiliate international hospitals in China and Bangladesh. Through a partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the health system helps train the next generation of medical professionals and brings cutting-edge research and treatment to their patients.

Key Network Indicators:

66,103 total admissions
389,000 emergency visits
42,077 hospital surgeries
5,948 births
1,662 total licensed beds
13,000+ total associates

Director of Technical Services Position Overview

Methodist Le Bonheur has invested heavily in technology and is in the process of a network modernization project. The modernization project includes an upgrade to CISCO for both wireless and wired infrastructure. The Director of Technical Services will oversee the network, data center operations and telecommunication systems. The Director oversees three managers and total team of approximately 35 FTEs. This position will provide leadership over architectural design, network performance, data center or infrastructure hardware, computer and network management system software, telecommunications, application development environment and related programs.

Qualifications:

BS Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or technical degree required.
Eight or more years of progressive professional technical experience in a large, multi-hospital healthcare information technology environment and data center, server, network, VoIP, and security technologies.
Five or more years supervising technical staff, technical project management and data center operations supervisory experience.
MS Computer Science, Management Information Systems, MBA or related technical area are preferred.
Technical certifications include any of the following are preferred: Cisco Certified Network Professional; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; Nortel Networks Certified Network Architect; Six Sigma, ITIL, and COBIT.

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Health First has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their System VP, Information Technology Health Plans position.

Health First Hospitals:

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Palm Bay Hospital
Viera Hospital

Health First also manages their own health plan that provides Group, Individual and Medicare Advantage insurance coverage to more than 150,000 members in six counties.

VP, Information Technology Health Plans Position Overview

The Health First Health Plan is poised for growth, with a projection of more than doubling their membership in the next several years. This is an opportunity for a seasoned health plan IT leader to use their strong technical experience to improve technology and applications. The Vice President of Information Technology – Health Plan, will be responsibible for the establishment and execution of the Health Plan IT strategy. Reporting to the Health First CIO with a matrix relationship to the Health First Health Plan COO, this individual will ensure alignment with the business and technology strategies to help the Health Plan scale.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and MBA or post graduate degree in Computer Science or relevant business field
Ten years’ or more of experience in a senior IT leadership position with a health plan, insurance company, or equivalent job.
Up-to-date knowledge of the health insurance technology marketplace with extensive expertise in health insurance information and digital systems.
In-depth technology background and experience in computers, networking, and IT infrastructure.
Understanding of Health Plan data analytics, reporting, scorecards, data governance and data quality.
Experience within an Integrated Delivery Network or similar provider/payer organization preferred.

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Avanir Pharmaceuticals has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Associate Director, Information Security position.

Avanir Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company committed to delivering central nervous system (CNS) solutions.

Avanir Pharmaceutical has two main products used for treatments of CNS disorders:

NUEDEXTA is the first and only FDA approved treatment for PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA), a medical condition that causes involuntary, sudden, and frequent episodes of crying and/or laughing in people living with certain neurologic conditions or brain injury.
ONZETRA® Xsail® is the first intranasal medication delivery system for the acute treatment of adult migraines.

Associate Director, Information Security Position Overview:

The Associate Director, Information Security is responsible for the overall design, execution and day-to-day management of Avanir’s information security capabilities in alignment with appropriate global information security standards. As the architect and thought leader in developing a comprehensive, risk-based information security strategy and roadmap, drive the maturity of Avanir’s people, processes and tools to support and enhance this critical business capability.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related technical or business field
14+ years of related experience in an Information Technology role; 7+ years’ experience serving in a management and leadership role within an Information Security function (IT Security, IT Audit, etc.) or a similar consulting organization is required
Strong technical skills relevant to Information Security such as secure coding standards, ethical hacking techniques, IDS/IPS, and SEIM
Working knowledge of information security technologies, markets and vendors including firewall, intrusion detection, assessment and monitoring tools, encryption, certificate authority, and cloud identity management
Proficiency with MS Office applications and common web applications
Familiarity with global Information Security industry standards/best practices and relevant regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO, CobiT, ISF) CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CEH or other related information security certifications preferred
Core competencies for this role include: Adapt to Change – demonstrate Organizational Awareness, Self-Awareness, Proactivity and Learning Agility, Work Collaboratively – embody Teamwork, Influence without authority, and demonstrate Technical Expertise, Apply Judgment – effectively leverage Prioritization, Problem Solving and Decision Making skills to achieve superior results

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Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director of Applications position.

Carilion Clinic, a nationally recognized not-for-profit healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia, has a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. They are continuing to evolve, developing a multi-specialty physician group, transforming primary care practices into patient-centered medical homes, implementing electronic health records system-wide, creating a robust partnership with Virginia Tech, and opening a medical school and research institute.

Key Network Indicators:

13, 230 employees
1,026 licensed beds, not including 60 Neonatal ICU beds
50,739 admissions
$1.7 billion (net) total revenues

Director of Applications Position Overview:

The Director of Applications will provide overall leadership and direction on the oversight of clinical and business applications. This includes inpatient and ambulatory systems, including medical devices, as well as financial and administrative systems. The Director of Applications will manage staff of about 125 people. The Carilion Clinic SVP/CIO has a plan to build a very high performing IT organization. He has the complete support of the organization and senior leadership. The IT department is approximately 400 people. They have been an Epic client since 2007 and this April will go live with Epic 2018.

Qualifications:

B/S degree in computer-related field, or equivalent education and experience; Masters preferred
Healthcare provider experience required, preferably in a multi-hospital system
Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical applications preferred
Proven track record of being able to lead people and navigate change
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers, build consensus, collaborate, and relate complex topics
Experience with Epic preferred