This position requires a relocation to Doha, Qatar for the project's duration (approximately 12 months). The role is on-site.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Advisor for Healthcare Data and Standards to lead national initiatives in defining and developing eHealth data strategies, interoperability standards, a national information model, and data governance structures for the healthcare sector. This pivotal role involves strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Health to establish and implement robust data policies and governance frameworks that will shape the future of healthcare data management and exchange.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of national healthcare data strategies, policies, a national information model, and data governance frameworks for the Ministry of Health.
- Design and promote the adoption of healthcare data interoperability standards, including frameworks like FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources).
- Spearhead the creation and maintenance of a national information model to ensure uniformity and interoperability across all health data systems and platforms.
- Guide the integration of coding and terminology standards within healthcare data systems to enhance data consistency and quality.
- Oversee the development and management of enterprise-level data warehouses, ensuring scalability and security of data storage and retrieval systems.
- Chair and lead national data governance committees, establishing data governance policies and practices to ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, including technology providers, healthcare institutions, and policy makers, to facilitate effective data exchange and system integration.
- Provide strategic leadership in the utilization of EMR (Electronic Medical Records), HIE (Health Information Exchange), and population health systems to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor emerging trends and technologies in healthcare data management, adopting best practices and innovative solutions to stay ahead of industry challenges.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in healthcare data management, with a strong emphasis on data standards, policy development, information modeling, and data governance.
- Experience within the healthcare industry in the US
- Expert knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR, and familiarity with coding and terminology standards like SNOMED CT, CPT, LOINC and ICD-10.
- Proven track record of leading data policy development, information modeling, and data governance initiatives at a national or large-scale organizational level.
- Extensive experience with healthcare data systems, including EMR, HIE, and population health management tools.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing enterprise data warehouses with a focus on security, compliance, and efficiency.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and influence healthcare policy and practices at a national level.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working directly with government bodies or health organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Demonstrated program management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.