Vice President, Digital Health, Clinical Support, and Chief Information Officer
Renowned for compassionate care, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is one of Ontario’s leading teaching and research hospitals, affiliated with Western University and Fanshawe College. The organization has a distinguished legacy of service dating back more than 150 years. Contributing to the advancement of health care, education, and research, St. Joseph’s is a partner in the region’s academic health sciences community. With an operating budget close to $600M, over 4,800 employees and 1,000 physicians, 200 researchers and associate scientists, and 800 volunteers, St. Joseph’s provides a wide range of services to patients and residents with approximately 1,000 beds across four main sites and 750,000 outpatient and community visits annually. St. Joseph’s is a Catholic health care organization, owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the community.
The Position
With a recently developed new strategic plan and bold new vision, St. Joseph’s continues to advance its commitment to integrated care, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences. To support its ambitious and people-centred vision, the organization is seeking a forward-thinking executive to serve as Vice President, Digital Health, Clinical Support, and Chief Information Officer. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President (VP) will provide senior leadership across a broad portfolio that includes digital health strategy, information technology services, AI, clinical informatics, health information management, quality measurement & clinical decision support, pharmacy, and laboratory services. This leader will be responsible for ensuring the performance of the organization’s digital systems and managed service agreements, while also enabling transformation through innovation, technology, and strategic partnerships. The role is essential to shaping how digital tools and clinical support services enhance care quality, patient experience, operational performance, and the overall health system.
This is a meaningful and rare opportunity to join an organization with a proud legacy, a powerful mission, and a clear vision for the future of health care. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to embed digital solutions across the organization, support strategic priorities, and help position St. Joseph’s as a leader in digitally enabled care. This includes driving digital innovation that enhances patient care and experience, strengthening data and analytics to support evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring core systems
are stable, secure, and aligned with the needs of the people they serve. With a diverse and skilled team, strong organizational values, and a clear strategic direction, this role offers a unique platform to shape the future of digital health in a complex and mission-focused health care environment.
Experience
The successful candidate is a senior digital leader with experience in complex, multi-site environments, ideally within the health care system. You bring a strong track record of leading enterprise digital initiatives and building high-performing teams, along with a deep understanding of how technology can enable excellence in clinical care and organizational performance. You are a collaborative and strategic thinker with the ability to lead change, influence across disciplines, and foster innovation. You are respected for your ability to listen, build trust, and work in service of a larger mission. Your leadership is grounded in accountability, partnership, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes for patients, staff, and the broader community. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
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