Eastern Health - Careers

Job Details

Job Title:

Policy, Planning and Research Analyst

Posted Date:

3/17/2023

Closing Date:

3/31/2023

Functional Discipline:

Research

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Health Sciences Centre and Remote Policy, Planning and Research Analyst Living Lab Medical Research Health Innovation Temporary, Full-Time (until December 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension) 24340TMP

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary	CG-35 ($31.66 - $35.32 per hour)
Competition Number	2023001474
Posted Date	17 March 2023
Closing Date	31 March 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Innovation Division of Eastern Health has established a Living Lab to develop and implement innovative ideas, methods, technologies and devices that align with the organization's strategic vision. The Living Lab promotes interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborative research, open innovation and creativity. It helps create and redesign products and services, making sure to put users - patients and their families, the community, and health professionals - at the heart of the innovation process.

The Research Analyst will design user centered, rapid cycle evaluations to inform solution development and complete outcome-based human factors testing and evaluations using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. The Research Analyst prepares research proposals for ethics approval; conducts literature searches; writes reports and prepares and presents research and/or findings; develops survey instruments; conducts interviews and focus groups; uses computer software programs including SPSS, Excel, and PowerPoint and Smartsheet. Manages databases and assists with data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency; performs statistical analysis and interpretation of results.

Job Qualifications

Education
Completion of a Master's degree in clinical epidemiology, community health, health policy, statistics, psychology or other related area is required.*

Experience
Minimum of two years' experience in research and data analysis is required. Experience may include undergraduate and/or graduate course work containing practical use/application.
Previous work in a health care setting and familiarity with health care terminology would be assets.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches in various settings.
Proficient in analysis and interpretation of data and dissemination of results in reports and presentations.
Foundational knowledge of statistics and database management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated individual leadership skills and autonomous critical thinking ability.
Demonstrated time management skills as well as experience prioritizing and working in dynamic and collaborative environments.
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
Ensures confidentiality and works in an ethical manner.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants with a related master's degree, applicants with a relevant bachelor degree who are currently completing their master's degree may be considered.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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