Deputy Chief Information Officer
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Howard University Hospital you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the hospitals Information Technology Services. As Deputy Chief Information Officer you will act as the primary IT leader in the CIOs absence ensuring continuity of operations service delivery human resources finance and budget management. You will build a collaborative high-performing team that advances HUHs mission of excellence in patient care education and research through innovative secure technology.
What Youll Do
- Translate hospital IT strategic goals into actionable operational plans.
- Oversee IT operations financial management human resources contract administration project management and service management.
- Ensure IT policies procedures and controls meet regulatory privacy and security requirements.
- Direct the administration of the IT office with a focus on customer service and efficient project and service delivery.
- Set departmental goals performance standards and accountability measures; evaluate staff and support professional development.
- Implement IT service delivery frameworks and best practices including ITIL and healthcare-specific standards.
- Develop and manage SLAs and OLAs to strengthen IT support for hospital operations.
- Lead IT project intake prioritization and governance in support of clinical and operational excellence.
- Ensure transparency in IT budgeting and spending; benchmark costs and performance.
- Oversee workforce planning and personnel actions including recruitment retention and talent management.
- Build strong relationships across Human Resources Finance Compliance and Patient Safety.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Information Technology Healthcare Administration or a related field.
- 6 years of experience in strategic IT leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership in a complex IT environment.
- Strong analytical interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of IT processes and service management.
- Experience managing budgets and expenditures.
- Proven ability to motivate and develop staff and build effective teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strategic IT leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Experience in healthcare IT and knowledge of hospital operations.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance frameworks.
Position Details
| Department | Information Technology Services |
| Reports To | Chief Information Officer |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Schedule | Full-time MondayFriday onsite |
Pay & Schedule
This is a full-time exempt position working Monday through Friday onsite at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC. The salary range for this role is $230000$250000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Howard University Hospital
Founded in 1862 as Freedmens Hospital Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. A designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center HUH is committed to patient-centered culturally responsive care and to advancing health equity through excellence in clinical care education and research.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Tuition remission of up to two courses per semester.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
Compliance Statements
Culture of Care: In an effort to improve patient safety Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability learning safe systems and well-managed behavioral choices.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process may contact .
Pay Transparency: The posted pay range reflects the anticipated salary for this position in compliance with the DC Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation will be based on experience qualifications and internal equity.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required.
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