Eastern Health Executive and Leadership Team

Rama Devarajan, the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Finance & Procurement at Eastern Health, directs the financial strategy and procurement operations for the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador. This executive role is pivotal in managing the fiscal health of the organization, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support comprehensive healthcare services across its extensive service region. Rama Devarajan oversees all financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, while also leading procurement initiatives to optimize the acquisition of goods and services essential for patient care. The Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Finance & Procurement collaborates with other leaders to uphold the organization's commitment to client and family-centered care and its provincial responsibilities. By ensuring financial stability and efficient procurement, Devarajan directly contributes to Eastern Health's capacity for emergency preparedness and its mission to deliver a full continuum of health and community services, reinforcing its Accredited with Exemplary Standing status.

Suma Shivalingaiah, the Chief Information Officer at Eastern Health, directs the strategic implementation and operational management of all information technology systems. This leadership role ensures the seamless integration of digital infrastructure to support comprehensive healthcare services across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. Overseeing technology initiatives, Suma Shivalingaiah drives innovation in electronic health records, data analytics, and cybersecurity to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. The Chief Information Officer collaborates with other executive leaders to align IT strategy with the organization's mission of providing high-quality, client-centered care. This involves managing significant technology budgets and ensuring compliance with provincial and national healthcare standards. By optimizing technological resources, Shivalingaiah strengthens Eastern Health's capacity for emergency preparedness and infection prevention and control, directly impacting the organization's ability to deliver exemplary healthcare services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Justin Francis, the Chief Technology Officer at Eastern Health, architects the technological vision and roadmap for the organization's advanced healthcare solutions. This executive role focuses on evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services across Newfoundland and Labrador. Justin Francis drives the adoption of innovative platforms that support the organization's commitment to client and family-centered care, emergency preparedness, and infection prevention. The Chief Technology Officer works closely with the Chief Information Officer to ensure robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity measures are in place, safeguarding sensitive patient data. By fostering technological advancements, Francis supports Eastern Health's provincial responsibilities and its mission to provide a full continuum of health and community services. This leadership position is critical for maintaining the organization's Accredited with Exemplary Standing status and advancing its operational excellence throughout the designated service regions.

Gregory Jarman, the Chief Information Officer (Acting) at Eastern Health, provides interim leadership for the organization's critical information technology functions. This role ensures continuity in the management of IT systems that underpin comprehensive healthcare delivery across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. Gregory Jarman oversees the day-to-day operations of technology services, supporting client and family-centered care initiatives and emergency preparedness efforts. The Chief Information Officer (Acting) collaborates with executive peers to maintain system integrity and data security, crucial for provincial responsibilities and maintaining national quality standards. By focusing on operational stability, Jarman supports Eastern Health's mission to deliver a full continuum of health and community services. This leadership ensures that technological resources effectively support the organization's commitment to infection prevention and control and its overall goal of providing exemplary healthcare.

Alicia Liang, the Chief Marketing Officer, Emergency at Eastern Health, spearheads strategic marketing and communication initiatives focused on emergency preparedness and public health awareness. This leadership position drives the development and execution of campaigns designed to inform and engage the population across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas regarding critical health services. Alicia Liang oversees the messaging and outreach strategies that support Eastern Health's mission to provide a full continuum of care, particularly during urgent situations. The Chief Marketing Officer, Emergency collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure communication aligns with the organization's commitment to client and family-centered care and its provincial mandate. By enhancing public understanding and engagement, Liang strengthens the organization's ability to respond effectively to emergencies and maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery, contributing to its Accredited with Exemplary Standing status.