Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Purpose:

• The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) will bridge clinical practice and health information technology, driving the strategic direction of clinical informatics to enhance patient care, research, education, and operational efficiency within the academic hospital. This role will work closely with clinical leaders, IT teams, and administrative stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of technology into clinical workflows, aligning with the hospital’s mission of excellence in healthcare, teaching, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute the hospital’s clinical informatics strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals;
• Identify opportunities for leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) to solve clinical challenges, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes;
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to integrate data-driven insights into clinical decision-making processes and operational efficiency.

Project Oversight

• Guide the adoption and optimization of health information systems, including Electronic Health Records; (EHR), digital diagnostic workflows, and clinical decision-support tools, that align with AKU's vision and mission;
• Lead efforts in incorporating AI and machine learning in clinical workflows, predictive analytics, and risk stratification, ensuring ethical deployment and physician oversight;
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of clinical information systems to support evidence-based practices, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives;
• Ensure systems support evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives;
• Collaborate with data analytics teams to leverage clinical data for research, reporting, and population health management, focusing on preventive healthcare initiatives within the Aga Khan University health system.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between clinicians, IT departments, and administrative leaders to facilitate communication, address clinical needs, and drive system enhancements;
• Facilitate communication and feedback loops to address clinical needs and system enhancement.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor informatics team, fostering professional development within the team;
• Address skills gaps by overseeing onboarding and continuous training programs to enhance digital literacy and informatics education among clinicians, medical students, residents and staff;
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between technical teams, clinicians, and staff.

Ethical Governance

• Establish frameworks and policies for responsible data management and practical use of health IT, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, regulations, and medical research guidelines;
• Implement governance strategies for data quality, integrity, privacy, and security in handling sensitive patient data.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills required:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with active clinical practice experience;
• Advanced training or certification in clinical informatics;
• Proven leadership experience in healthcare technology implementation;
• Strong understanding of EHR and LIS systems, interoperability standards, and clinical workflows;
• Evidence of excellent communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.