Senior Epidemiologist (223212)
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Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director Population and Public Health (PPH) Assessment this individual serves as a technically skilled epidemiologist providing expert epidemiologic scientific and technical leadership and knowledge translation in population and public health assessment including public health surveillance and epidemiologic investigations program monitoring and evaluation. The duties described in this position encompass advanced professional analytical work and assisting in strengthening the teams capabilities in the surveillance detection and prevention of diseases and injuries and community health assessments as well as assessing the effectiveness of public health programs and interventions. Work involves a high degree of independence innovation automation quality and efficiency conducting Population and Public Health Assessment projects and requests related to epidemiology surveillance evaluation and knowledge translation.
In collaboration and consultation with other program areas within Population and Public Health the Senior Epidemiologist will have an advisory role related to regional public health analytical matters. This position provides consultation based on expert knowledge and experience to a broad range of partners including population and public health programs Medical Health Officers (MHOs) Emergency Management Planning Data & Analytics other regional health authorities provincial partners and health professionals. This individual will disseminate critical information through electronic bulletins prepared reports dashboards presentations publications and media communications. This individual uses their professional expertise coupled with strong leadership systematic problem-solving and effective communication skills to influence persuade and negotiate consensus with external groups including provincial and national partners. Working within a highly complex system decisions made by this individual can impact departmental performance goals and objectives.
This work is framed within Island Healths Strategic Framework pillars:- Improve the experience quality and outcomes for the people we serve
- Improve the experience health and well-being of all people at Island Health
- Increase value and ensure sustainability
- Improve population health and wellness and reduce health inequities
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Masters Degree or PhD in Epidemiology or related discipline. Preference is given to candidates with at least seven (7) years recent related experience in public health surveillance and epidemiology with methodological skills in data analysis reporting and evidence of strong leadership and communication skills.
Skills And Abilities
- Exhibits advanced epidemiologic statistical and automation skills.
- Demonstrates advanced skills with R and other analytical tools such as Python SAS and/or Stata.
- Intermediate to advanced data visualization skills with a preference for Power BI or R Shiny.
- Familiarity and experience working with large health administrative data sets such as NACRS DAD etc.
- Trains coaches and mentors a team of data analysts epidemiologists and/or other assigned individuals to achieve their full potential by creating an environment that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.
- Strong knowledge of surveillance systems and data to aid in planning managing the development and utilizing information from surveillance systems in consultation with stakeholders to underpin innovative solutions and knowledge for public health action across disciplines and organizations.
- Bring epidemiologic perspective to the development and analysis of public health policies.
- Utilizes project management skills for planning and executing specific project and program work.
- Applies superior communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders provide advice guidance and education consistent with good public health practice.
- Maintains current knowledge of new developments trends and research in public health surveillance and epidemiology and develops innovative solutions borrowing methods from other disciplines such as data science where appropriate.
- Experience with various software applications to coordinate analysts and epidemiologists who develop databases and conduct statistical analyses.
- Develop surveillance evaluation and epidemiological communications including reports dashboards and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership problem-solving and communication skills and ability to foster a motivating encouraging and respectful work environment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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- Customer Support
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
