RES O 21R – Health Information Analyst

Job title: RES O 21R – Health Information Analyst

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Job description: Although this position has onsite office based requirements, it can temporarily be performed virtually due to the extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19. This will remain in place until physical distancing advisories are lifted.

An opportunity to utilise your exceptional research expertise in health sector stewardship!

The Health Sector Information, Analysis and Reporting Division (HSIAR) sets the foundation for the delivery of high-quality health sector information, analytics and reporting.The Division leads key information management functions including data stewardship, governance, security, access, analytics and reporting, quality assurance, performance measurement and evaluations functions.HSIAR sets out to exercise effective governance over data resources, while enabling timely and secure access to data, supporting an integrated, modernized model of information sharing across the health sector. The Division leads the overarching provincial analytic strategy and approach, and performs comprehensive, integrated analytics, research and evaluation of health sector performance. To ensure a consistent and timely approach to health system evaluation and continuous improvement, the Division is responsible for the development of the overarching policy framework and monitoring of outcomes and impacts of health system policy direction.

The Role: In the role of Health Information Analyst, you respond to information operational needs by developing and implementing data driven processes, financial calculations and modelling, conducting qualitative and quantitative research and communicating conclusions and recommendations the results through briefings, presentations, and various data and information a variety of reports and modern presentation tools. In undertaking your research work, you conduct various types of analyses, such as trend, cost benefit, comparative, statistical, and economic, to support program and service delivery, operational planning, health performance indicator development, and other strategic initiatives. Your work includes drafting research process plans and strategies that use valid data modelling and statistical/mathematical concepts, models and simulations, by programming reports and ad hoc queries using tools such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI.

The successful incumbent isable to work effectively in a team environment, while also independently managing projects and tasks.If you area skilled analytical thinker and researcher, an effective communicator, have excellent time management techniques, and thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, we look forward to your application.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues.With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career.Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer .

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics or economics, or related field and a minimum of 1 year recent, related experience*, OR
• Diploma in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or economics, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years recent, related experience*, OR
• No degree or diploma and a minimum of 6 years recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must include allof the following:

• Experience with reporting tools and languages (e.g. R, Excel, LaTeX) and visual analytics programming (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in process and entity-relationship modelling, conducting complex data processing and mathematical modelling (e.g. forecasting, classification), development of operational tools, systems and processes, and providing advice and recommendations. (Preference may be given to applicants with this experience in the health sector.)
• Experiencegathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information. (Preference may be given to applicants with this experience in a health or social science setting.)
• Experience with analytical and extraction software (e.g. Oracle SQL, R, Python, shell scripts) to write computer programs to extract and manipulate data.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working with Health Sector Data.
• Experience working with PharmaNet data.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

CRC – A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter required: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:21:16 GMT