SENIOR ANALYST, Decision Support
Job Posting #: 923583
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Decision Support, Enterprise Data Operations
Reports to: Manager, Decision Support
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $71,916 - $89,895 annually (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent full-time
Posted Date: September 15, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative, and innovative individual who can provide data analytical and interpret data to assess current changes in local population demographic indicators and health status to inform program planning and operational workflows in the areas of healthcare utilization and funding, chronic disease management, standard care pathways, patient outcomes, and patient care quality and safety.
The applicant must have experience working with complex and large healthcare datasets; utilizing innovative techniques for population health studies; linking multiple types and sources of data, including administrative and clinical data; and conducting advanced statistical analysis using relevant software.
In this role, you will work directly with other members of the Decision Support team and/or individuals at various levels within the organization and will report to the Manger of Decision Support.
Meetings and Travel
Hybrid work onsite and remote. Some travel throughout the GTA is required, dependent on work assignments.
Duties
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Work closely with a team of decision support analysts to provide analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data; and create and maintain technical documentation
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The applicant must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of population health and advanced statistical analysis techniques.
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Provides analytical support and expertise to facilitate effective and efficient benchmarking, trending and projections analysis at corporate and clinical program levels.
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Designs and produces timely and meaningful analysis and data interpretation using large health care related datasets to help the organization understand and monitor performance, break down key drivers, and identify new opportunities.
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Interprets data accurately and produces clear and comprehensive written analyses, dashboards, graphs, tables, etc. for diverse internal and external audiences.
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Translate complex analysis into simple visualizations that can communicate key takeaways to leaders and stakeholders.
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Support reporting to various external reporting agencies such as: CCO, MOHLTC, TC LHIN, etc…
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Commit to and actively work to remain knowledgeable and up-to-date in the assigned field.
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Make recommendations and challenge the status quo to find alternative/creative ways to improve reporting processes and quality.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Health Economics or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Three (3) or more years of experience in a decision support environment in healthcare including experience preparing analyses of operational, and quality measures
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Experience working with the CIHI acute datasets (DAD, NACRS) and other large healthcare datasets (e.g., IntelliHealth) is required
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Working knowledge of health care funding methodologies (HBAM and QBP) is highly preferred
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Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analytics, visualization, and reporting
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Strong programming and data management skills, including but not limited to proficiency in a statistical tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS) is required
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Experience in working with a data visualizing tools (e.g. Power BI) is an asset
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Knowledge of health care reporting requirements (e.g. OHRS and MIS guidelines) is an asset
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Experience with relational database structures and the extraction and manipulation of data using Microsoft SQL is an asset
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Proficient use of MS Office suite (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Display a positive attitude towards complex challenges as well as routine maintenance and administration tasks
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Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision and also possessing a positive team spirited attitude
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Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
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Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
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Adherence to confidentiality policy for sensitive financial and clinical information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
