Chief Technology Officer

**Job description**:
Job Code
- HRD-PC/SD-078

Job Grade
- Director

Department/Project
- Technology Management

Reporting To
- Executive Director

Employment Type
- Full-time (Open-ended)

Eligibility
- Singapore National / Permanent Resident (PR) Holder

Annual Salary Budget (exclusive of benefits)
- SGD 117,000 - SGD 210,000

Location
- Singapore

**JOb Purpose**:
The CTO will plan, manage, lead and innovate so as to assure seamless operation of systems at all times; continually analyze and rework existing business processes in order to identify and develop the capability to use new tools; serve as key contributor in formulating strategic goals that help to reshape IRD’s technology infrastructure and network access; improve screening, diagnostic and treatment platforms and algorithms; enable and protect programmatic, clinical and research data capture and utilization; promote technology adoption by frontline health workers and communities; and identify and engage IRD’s knowledge resources and networks. S/he will continue to build on IRD’s technology vision to plan and introduce appropriate information systems and technology so that our organization, our patients, our frontline health workers, and our communities continue to benefit from emerging technologies. The CTO will provide leadership to ensure that the technology strategy meets and supports delivery of the growth and business strategy of the IRD network.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Deliver strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation and coordination of information and technology systems for the Executive Director and IRD network;
- Establish guidelines and programs for effective information technology management;
- Be responsible for the identification of innovative technologies, and the management of multiple information and communications systems, projects and algorithms for voice, data, mass screening, radiological imaging, laboratory diagnostics, clinical management and field operations;
- Provide status report about major technology initiatives to the senior management and developing strategic approaches to entity-wide initiatives;
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of the lT and software development functions, and office and field work automation;
- Establish network-wide policy for planning, development, and design of information needs and develop comprehensive management information systems plan and business case to meet these needs;
- Manage all functions related to systems development and maintenance;
- Manage all functions related to technology related human resource planning and recruitment;
- Manage all functions related to quality assurance, data administration, communications, and capital equipment acquisition;
- Set policies to ensure privacy of data and security of data processing facilities;
- Oversee and evaluate system security and back up procedures;
- Establish guidelines and programs for effective database management and utilization;
- Oversee a continuous program of education/ training of users and technology staff and research to assure institution-wide standards are maintained and the cost-effective utilization of technology resources;
- Develop and monitor the approved annual operating and capital budgets for information and technology systems;
- Establish and implement short
- and long-term organization goals, objectives, policies, and operational procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, effect change required for improvement;
- Oversee the operations of all relevant information systems including local and wide area networks.
- Design, implements and evaluates the systems that support end users in the productive use of computer hardware and software;
- Establish, oversee and evaluate system security and back up procedures; supervise the network administrator, database administrator, and technology specialists;
- Consult with and advise other division and department personnel on information technology management needs and problems;
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless delivery.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)**:
Required Qualification
- Masters Degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant field.

Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the health technology space at a senior level.
- 12-15 years of overall experience in information technology and data management.

**Required Skills**:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision-making ability
- Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
- Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy
- Keen understanding of the state of the art in health technology
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- A highly analytical mindset with superb problem-solving skills
- In-depth knowledge of data administration, data securi