Chief Information Officer

Monadnock Community Hospital | Peterborough, New Hampshire

H&H Leadership Solutions has been retained by our newest client, Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) , an independent, not-for-profit community healthcare organization serving the Monadnock Region of southern New Hampshire, for an outstanding senior leadership position. Recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and community engagement, MCH has served the region for more than a century and continues to evolve to meet the changing healthcare needs of the communities it serves.

Monadnock Community Hospital is seeking a strategic and innovative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as the organization's senior technology Executive Leadership. This inaugural CIO role presents a unique opportunity to transform and modernize the hospital's technology environment while developing a long-term digital strategy that supports clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, cybersecurity, and organizational growth.

The CIO will promote an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by leveraging technology to improve patient care, employee engagement, operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who can balance strategic planning with operational execution while fostering collaboration, accountability, transparency, and innovation throughout the organization.

CIO Candidates Must Possess:

The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare information technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, enterprise applications, analytics, and information governance. The organization seeks an influential leader capable of aligning technology investments and operations with strategic organizational priorities.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise-wide technology strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, telecommunications, data governance, privacy, and analytics.
• Proven ability to assess, build, and lead a contemporary, customer-focused, and service-oriented IT organization.
• Experience establishing IT governance structures that effectively prioritize technology investments and resources.
• Ability to develop a technology roadmap supporting operational excellence, clinical effectiveness, financial performance, and patient experience.
• Experience leading cybersecurity initiatives and implementing information security frameworks that protect organizational data and systems.
• Strong understanding of EMR optimization, interoperability, digital transformation, and emerging healthcare technologies.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and technology modernization efforts.
• High emotional intelligence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively engage Executive Leaderships, providers, clinicians, staff, Board members, vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate technology investments based on strategic value, operational impact, cost, and risk.
• Experience developing and utilizing analytics platforms to support organizational decision-making.
• Ability to create an atmosphere that encourages innovation, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

Reporting Relationship

The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Leadership Officer and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Leadership Team.

Education

• Master's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Relevant advanced certifications are preferred.

Experience

• Significant progressive healthcare information technology leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a Director of IT, Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, or equivalent senior technology leadership role preferred.
• Demonstrated track record leading an effective, service-oriented healthcare IT function.
• Proven experience developing and implementing strategic IT plans.
• Experience supporting clinical operations, business operations, cybersecurity, digital transformation, analytics, and enterprise systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Executive Leaderships, providers, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding organizational, employee, patient, and financial information.
• Experience collaborating across interdisciplinary healthcare environments.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic, innovative, and future-focused.
• Collaborative, approachable, and customer-centered.
• A trusted advisor to Executive Leadership leadership.
• Results-oriented and accountable.
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Committed to operational excellence and service improvement.
• Comfortable operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels when necessary.

About Peterborough, New Hampshire

Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's scenic Monadnock Region, Peterborough offers an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant downtown, thriving arts community, outstanding recreational opportunities, and easy access to Boston, Manchester, the New Hampshire Seacoast, and the White Mountains. Residents enjoy a unique blend of small-town charm, cultural richness, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly living.