Dulwich, South Australia, Australia
Artificial Intelligence Program Manager | Digital Health Innovator | AI in Healthcare | Clinical Research & Quality Improvement As the Artificial Intelligence Program Manager at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, I specialise in integrating AI solutions to drive digital transformation in healthcare in the public sector. A key initiative under my management is AUScribe, a proof of value project, aiming to enhance emergency care through AI-driven documentation. With a strong foundation in health informatics and a certification in AI in Healthcare from Stanford University, I operate at the intersection of clinical practice, data science, and digital transformation. My expertise spans AI applications, data analytics, digital health, project management, clinical research, and quality improvement, with leadership experience across international teams. Key Skills & Expertise: ✔ AI & Digital Health Transformation ✔ Data Analytics & Visualisation (Power BI, EMR, AI/ML Models) ✔ Healthcare Equity & Aboriginal Health Initiatives ✔ Project & Team Management (International & Multi-Sector Experience) ✔ Clinical Research, Quality & Safety, and Governance ✔ Policy, Procedure & Regulatory Affairs (Pharmacovigilance, Ethics, Compliance) Starting my career in nursing, I transitioned into digital health innovation, contributing to clinical research, data analytics, pharmaceutical research, and Aboriginal health initiatives. Passionate about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance patient care, I bring a strategic vision to healthcare modernisation. I am also a Certified Health Informatician (Australasian Institute of Digital Health) and have held leadership roles across the UK, USA, and Asia-Pacific, managing teams and projects across multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, oncology, neurology, respiratory, and medical devices. Technical Proficiency: ✅ Sunrise EMR | Power BI | AI & Large Language Models | SystemView | Health Roundtable ✅ ICD-10-AM Coding | Australian Bureau of Statistics | AIHW Data & Research ✅ Adobe InDesign & Acrobat | Microsoft Office & Access As a versatile leader and problem solver, I thrive in dynamic environments where data-driven decision-making, quality improvement, and innovation converge. I am committed to advancing digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes and optimise care, efficiency, and healthcare accessibility.
Project Managing the development, design and implementation of a project investigating the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribe in Emergency Service departments in SA.
Managing the development, design and implementation of new registries for a new tissue aortic and mitral valve in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Management and development of the Cardiac Surgery Registry; development and production of patient education booklets and tools; unit SOPs and manuals. Continuing Quality Improvement initiatives to improve patient pathway and patient care through the implementation of Sunrise electronic medical records structured note templates for doctors. Extensive experience in registry data entry and maintenance management including ANZSCTS database, ANZCP Registry; ACOR TAVI Registry and Flinders Medical Centre Cardiac Surgery Registry.
Assessment, implementation and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives across SALHN to enable system wide improvements in alignment with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific NSQHS standards. Updating/adapting SALHN Aboriginal Health Impact Statement policy to implement SALHN-wide adoption for all policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Designing Culturally Safe Environment tool for individual departmental implementation of consumer-friendly environment for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. Designing Aboriginal Health Infographics data handout for SALHN covering state, region and network Aboriginal statistics.
Focus on progressing closing the gap in Aboriginal Health strategic system Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing projects that attribute to the inequity in health outcomes through the SA Health Project Management Framework and enabling tools. Contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives that enable system wide improvements in alignment with the SA Health reform agenda. Working with Aboriginal Health and local Health networks in coordinating the development and implementation of the Closing the Gap 2020-2025 projects, including Aboriginal Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Youth Resilience program, Child and Maternal Welfare Continuity of Care protocol design, and SA Aboriginal Chronic Disease Consortium Heart and Stroke, Cancer and Diabetes Plans refresh.