UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Clinical Informatics Supervisor 2

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCalifornia, USA$150k - $160kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in public health, health care information technology, computer science, or a related area, and/or an equivalent combination of experience and training is required.
At least 5 years of directly related experience is required.
At least 3 years of lead, supervisory, and/or management experience is required.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, and prioritize subordinate staff activities and manage complex workflows and multiple priorities in enterprise data engineering and informatics is required.
Strong statistical analysis, database management, and systems programming skills, including SQL, R, and/or Python, and familiarity with Apache Spark for large-scale processing are required.
Knowledge of enterprise data engineering, governance, metadata standards, data modeling, data integration, and distributed compute frameworks is required.
Knowledge of clinical informatics analytics, controlled terminology, clinical workflows, user interface optimization, clinical decision support, data integration and mining, data governance, clinical ontologies, and technology adoption is required.
Ability to analyze problems, determine appropriate interventions, develop and apply solutions, collect and analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses is required.
Ability to work with senior management on operational and policy issues, gather data, and prepare and present proposals and reports on department functions and performance is required.
Problem-resolution skills to diagnose problems and develop, test, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner are required.
Knowledge of human resources management policies and ability to monitor, evaluate, and document personnel matters and performance and contribute to personnel-action decisions are required.
Written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly and specifically to subordinate staff, management, and clinical informatics users are required.
Ability to collaborate, work in a team environment, and train and support clinical informatics users at all professional and technical levels throughout the medical center is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operations and activities of the clinical informatics team, evaluating work quality and productivity for optimal user experience and system functionality.
Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire team members; conduct performance evaluations; coordinate disciplinary actions with UCSF Human Resources; select, develop, and evaluate staff or provide input to management; and recommend salary actions, terminations, performance ratings, and other personnel matters.
Oversee implementation of clinical informatics methods, systems, and modifications, meeting project goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Contribute to cloud-native data engineering projects, including Databricks Lakehouse pipelines, data marts, and automated validation frameworks.
Lead development of data exchange and integration processes supporting Office of Data Strategy activities.
Oversee efficient use of compute resources and responses to outages, resource failures, and operational changes.
Monitor and document clinical informatics program development, and prepare and present project proposals and relevant reports to management and user departments.
Provide data engineering and informatics leadership to Office of Data Strategy and California Department of Public Health programs.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, coding standards, architecture documentation, version control guidelines, code review processes, and automated testing procedures.
Lead teams developing data pipelines, standardized data models, metadata systems, and data access frameworks.
Participate in data analysis, data modeling, quality assurance testing, and quality improvement activities.
Support administrative functions for Office of Data Strategy informatics and engineering projects.
Complete mandatory department, center, and division training and follow data security and confidentiality requirements and laws.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in public health, health care information technology, computer science, or a related area, and/or equivalent experience or training, plus either 3 years of computer or data pipeline programming and database management experience or 3 years of public health experience is preferred.
Detail-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to manage time, complete projects, organize competing priorities, and address complex urgent issues are preferred.
Proficiency in logical data design, data warehouse design, data integration, and data modeling is preferred.
Three years of computer or data pipeline programming and database management experience, or 3 years of public health experience, is preferred.

Job Summary:

The California Department of Public Health Office of Data Strategy (ODS) is recruiting for a Clinical Informatics Supervisor II to lead the Systems, Integration, and Pipelines Unit. The incumbent will supervise data engineers and informaticists, oversee development of enterprise data pipelines, improve cloud-native architecture, and ensure accuracy, reliability, and interoperability of CDPH’s statewide data infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

Contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise data modernization projects, including cloud-native pipelines, data marts, and scalable ingestion frameworks.
Improving interoperability of CDPH enterprise systems and integrating solutions with CDPH programs, Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs), and statewide partners to support analytics, operations, and public health decision-making.
Leading project teams in developing enterprise data collection, transformation, governance, metadata, and access systems.
Identifying and implementing strategies for improving existing CDPH enterprise data platforms, Lakehouse structures, and data governance frameworks.
Supporting and leading development of informatics and data exchange processes for ODS data integration, transformation, access, governance, and operational reliability.
Providing enterprise data engineering and informatics leadership and subject-matter expertise to ODS and CDPH programs.
Participating in complex data analysis, data modeling, data quality assurance, and data quality improvement projects.
Supporting administrative functions for ODS informatics and data engineering projects.

This position supervises informaticists and data analysts and requires strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python), knowledge of distributed compute (such as Apache Spark), cloud-native engineering, and applied informatics knowledge to support enterprise architecture, data modeling, data quality, and operational reliability. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary ODS and CDPH teams contributing to enterprise data modernization and operational data infrastructure.

Department Summary:

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.

IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism.

The California Department of Public Health’s Office of Data Strategy (ODS) leads enterprise-wide data modernization efforts to advance public health outcomes statewide. ODS is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and interoperable data systems that support public health program operations, analytics, and strategic decision-making. ODS collaborates with internal CDPH programs, Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs), and external partners to ensure efficient data integration, governance, and quality. The office fosters innovation in data engineering, analytics, and informatics, supporting initiatives such as enhanced surveillance, operational data systems, and public health response. ODS is committed to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver high-quality data products and actionable insights for California’s public health ecosystem.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in public health, health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and / or equivalent combination of experience / training
Minimum 5+ years of directly related experience
Minimum 3+ years lead, supervisory and/or manager experience.”
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of subordinate staff, and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with enterprise data engineering and informatics.
Strong skills associated with statistical analysis, database management and systems programming, including SQL, R, and/or Python, and familiarity with Apache Spark for large-scale processing.
Knowledge of enterprise data engineering, governance, metadata standards, data modeling, data integration, and distributed compute frameworks.
Strong knowledge of clinical informatics analytics, controlled terminology, clinical workflows, user interface optimization, clinical decision support, data integration and mining, data governance, clinical ontologies and adoption of technology.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions, collect and analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management on operational and policy issues, with the skills to gather data, and prepare and present proposals and reports on department functions and performance.
Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner
Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to monitor, evaluate, and document personnel matters and performance and contribute to decision making on personnel actions.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear, concise, and specific manner to subordinate staff, management, and all clinical informatics users.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate productively, work in a team environment, and to train and support clinical informatics users at all professional and technical levels throughout the medical center

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and / or equivalent combination of experience / training PLUS either 3 years’ of experience in computer or data pipeline programming and database management, OR 3 years working in public health
Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise
Demonstrated proficiency relating to logical data design, data warehouse design, data integration, and data modeling.
3 years of experience in computer or data pipeline programming and database management, OR 3 years working in public health

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
35	yes	Supervises daily operations and activities of clinical informatics team. Evaluates quality and productivity of work with regard to optimal user experience and functionality of systems. Works with HR to recruit, interview, and hire the team. Responsible for performance evaluations. Works with UCSF HR on any disciplinary actions. Selects, develops and evaluates staff or provides input to management, to ensure the efficient operation of clinical informatics. Recommends salary actions, terminations, performance ratings and other personnel matters.
30	yes	Oversees implementation of clinical informatics methods, systems, and modifications, with responsibility for meeting project goals, objectives, and timelines within budgets. Contributes to cloud-native data engineering projects, including Databricks Lakehouse pipelines, data marts, and automated validation frameworks. Leads development of data exchange and integration processes supporting ODS activities. Oversees strategies for efficient use of compute resources and for handling outages, resource failures, and operational changes.
15	yes	Monitors and documents clinical informatics program development. Prepares and presents project proposals and relevant reports to management and user departments. Provides data engineering and informatics leadership to ODS and CDPH programs. Develops and maintains SOPs, coding standards, architecture documentation, version control guidelines, code review processes, and automated testing procedures.
15	yes	Oversees staff in collaborations with business, technical, and clinical personnel to plan, develop, deploy, and analyze system use and to design integrated architecture to ensure an optimal and efficient user experience. Leads teams developing data pipelines, standardized data models, metadata systems, and data access frameworks. Participates in data analysis, data modeling, quality assurance testing, and quality improvement activities.
5	yes	Other duties such as completing all Department, Center, and Division mandatory trainings, following and maintaining data security and confidentiality requirements and laws. Etc. Supporting administrative functions for ODS informatics and engineering projects
100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Budgeted Job Salary Range: 150000-160000

About the Company

UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

Company size: 10,001+
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Founded: 1864

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