Specialist Digital Health Rural & Northern

Position #: 9006050

Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: Digital Health

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: 

Job Description: Digital Health Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure, Information and Support portfolio. The Digital Health Specialist supports work flow and business process as well as the success and optimization of new and existing clinical systems within Digital Health and throughout the SHA. The Specialist leads application management, business case development, requirement gathering, risk assessment and gap analysis for all clinical system and application requests. The Specialists leads the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of application and clinical programs and projects. They assign project tasks to team members and develop measurable project goals and objectives along with reporting on project status/metrics. The Specialist is accountable for the provision of effective clinical information systems and project management practices to ensure efficient utilization of all clinical systems within the SHA.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years in Project Management
• Experience in a related area

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related healthcare field
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Collaboration
• Adaptability and accountability
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information 

• Travel within Saskatchewan