Chief Information Officer

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves equitable access to high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you see diversity in our community as a strength – consider joining us at Neighborhood!

We are seeking a strategic leader who is evolving to address the latest security and platform challenges, while managing the human side of change. Our CIO candidate will embrace their relationship with their internal customer and have energy around collaboration with senior leadership. 

About the Role:

As Chief Information Officer (CIO) and leader of your IT department, you’ll champion IT projects focusing on cyber security and IT infrastructure. You’ll use your strategic thinking to plan and implement projects that develop the department’s strategy and solve problems. You’ll report directly to the VP of Operations and be a member of our strategic leadership, collaborating with other executive leaders to advise on IT best practices, and provide leadership and direction for the IT staff. Essential duties include:

• Lead IT strategic plan, including cyber security, network, hardware and software. 
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop forward looking models and initiatives that provide insight into Neighborhood’s clinical operations, provision of care, and efficiencies. 
• Supervise and develop a multi-site IT team. 
• Monitor and manage network and computer systems to ensure performance and security
• Understand your customer, communicate with highly technical employees as well as individuals with little IT experience. 
• Lead with resiliency, and ensure Neighborhood’s security. 

The CIO will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Avenue in Blasdell, and will also travel to other Neighborhood sites on a regular basis.

What it’s Like to Work at Neighborhood:

The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: inclusive, teamwork, supportive. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last three years. We are a group of flexible, kind, and diverse individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Education and Experience to be CIO: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 
• Minimum of 8 years experience in IT in Healthcare, 3+ years in senior level management
• Proven experience in all facets of IT, including systems applications, database administration, financial systems, networks, telecommunications, hardware & software. 

What We Offer:

Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000

Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, generous paid time off and twice yearly bonus potential.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.

About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide access to primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward an equitable Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.