Director of Information Technology Lowndes

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

South Health District is seeking an experienced IT Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the District’s information technology operations, infrastructure, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. This position is responsible for managing IT services, network security, system administration, technical support, and the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of EHR systems to support clinical operations and public health service delivery. The IT Director ensures data security, system reliability, regulatory compliance, and effective integration of technology solutions while collaborating with District leadership and clinical staff to improve operational efficiency, data management, and patient care.

• Direct and oversee all information technology operations, systems, infrastructure, applications (e.g. EHR) and technical support throughout South Health District including day-to-day management of servers, networks, cloud platforms, hardware/software applications, etc.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information, needs, and solutions to leadership, managers, and non-technical staff in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner.
• Ensure IT systems and EHR operations comply with HIPAA, cybersecurity standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and leadership to improve EHR functionality, workflow efficiency, data accuracy, and patient care services.
• Coordinate technology initiatives, system integrations, and IT projects with the Georgia Department of Public Health and external vendors.
• Develop and implement IT policies, security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and technology improvement strategies.
• Oversee IT budgeting, equipment procurement, vendor contracts, and technology resource allocation.
• Supervise and mentor IT personnel and provide strategic technology guidance to support the District’s public health mission.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage…