HEALTH INFORMATION ANALYST

Reporting to the Manager, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Policy Development and Quality Improvement, of the Communicable Diseases Directorate, the Health Information Analyst provides statistical expertise in the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of program data to support operational decision-making.

Major Responsibilities:

Designs and maintains new information systems and databases and extracts data from existing databases to create relevant datasets for subsequent analysis
Develops documentation and procedures for databases and information systems
Coordinates the maintenance of information databases including updating datasets and deriving new variables, in consultation STI management.
Liaises with other programs, such as the EDAU
Adheres to Divisional and other statistical standards for data analysis, mapping and reporting, and complies with the conditions set out in all data licences
Retrieves, organizes, analyzes, interprets and reports data using appropriate methods to support timely surveillance and reporting for communicable diseases, in consultation with managers, epidemiologists, and other users
Writes and executes computer programs for data extraction, data set creation and analysis using spreadsheets and statistical software packages (e.g., Excel, R, STATA, Oracle, Cloud applications)
Develops, uses, and archives standard syntax files for routine analyses
Prepares and disseminates program data various forms including reports, charts, graphs, and maps based on analysis of existing or generated data for internal and external users
Applies proven analytical approaches to identify errors or limitations in data, and implements processes and to improve data validity
Defines data needs and selects methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing health data for managers, staff and others
Orients staff to available databases and the use of operational and program to support program development, monitoring and evaluation
Responds to enquiries regarding STI program data and related information systems
Provides in-service training related to work tools and software applications
Designs data collection and survey instruments including coding formats, questionnaire design and data entry and storage
Provides on-the-job instruction to staff concerning the input, or preparation for input, of data
Assists with analysis of operational data to support decision making for the STI and SHILO programs
Provides support and consultation to divisional programs and services
Represents the division on internal and external committees dealing with STI program data

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

University degree in Health Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, i.e. Biological Sciences, Mathematics.
Considerable experience using statistical software to conduct analyses of large health data sets, including R, STATA, or equivalent.
Considerable experience applying population health statistical methods, and in the collection, analysis, communication, and interpretation of communicable disease data OR population health assessment.
Experience using ArcGIS and data visualization tools e.g. Tableau.

You Must Also Have:

Strong customer service, communication, and consulting skills
Familiarity with current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, trend analysis and forecasting techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written reports, and to display statistical data in appropriate and understandable formats
Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of database design and development
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages relevant to the analysis and presentation of health and public health program data
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, take initiative and respond to competing priorities
Ability to work flexible hours (i.e. occasional evenings and weekends) when necessary