Product Owner eMeds - (Health Manager Level 4) - Digital Health and Innovation
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services
Requisition ID: REQ571345
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The DH&I Product Owner (eMeds) will be responsible for leading the Medication Management application teams in SLHD and SWSLHD to deliver ongoing application support and service improvements for both LHDs, by applying specific technical expertise, leadership experience and relevant clinical knowledge to achieve optimal business outcomes for electronic medication management within the SLHD and SWSLHD shared eMR domain, focussing on shared governance, team integration and shared work prioritisation, aligning with the SLHD/SWSLHD shared eMR governance model and strategic directions.
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of activities relevant to the planning, configuration, testing and implementation of the eMeds clinical application products in the shared SLHD/SWSLHD eMR domain.
The position will work within the Sydney LHD Clinical Information Systems (CIS) Team, and in collaboration with South Western Sydney LHD CIS Team, to implement and support the requirements for electronic medication management for various projects and business as usual work, ensuring oversight and assignment of eMeds activities to across the two teams with a shared eMeds workplan.
The position is also responsible for training, coaching, mentoring and developing the eMeds Product Analysts in both SLHD and SWSLHD, in conjunction with the Product Manager/Clinical Applications Manager.
The Digital Health teams provide support for systems that are in use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The incumbent will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster as per product support requirements. Whilst the position is based in DHI&I in SLHD, there may be a requirement to work from time to time at other SLHD and SWSLHD facilities.
Our ideal candidate will have a relevant clinical background (e.g. Pharmacy, Nursing), and within their application (selection criteria responses, CV or cover letter) be able to demonstrate an understanding of and experience with medication management processes, along with previous experience in leading the delivery of medication management clinical application products across a functionally shared team.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement managing a product lifecycle and leading multidisciplinary teams, ideally in a large and complex clinical ICT service environment, and/or a relevant bachelor’s degree in ICT or Management or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, configuration and deployment of digital health systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate and influence key stakeholders and customers, make decisions with the input of leaders, technical teams and key stakeholders, and the ability to mediate opposing viewpoints, articulate the advantages of standards in a technical environment to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
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For enquiries, please contact Marcelle Middleton on 0459 891 886 or via email at Marcelle.Middleton@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 16 May 2025
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