Statistician Methodology and Analytics

Statistician Methodology and Analytics

Provincial Renal

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Statistician is responsible for independent and collaborative analyses, interpretation and reporting of renal data collected in the provincial renal registry, known as PROMIS, for the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), the Ministry of Health and care providers in the Health Authorities within British Columbia. This position supports the monitoring of renal interventions and renal health service performance indicators for use in the planning, implementation and evaluation of renal care in the province. Reporting to the Senior Officer, Methodology and Analysis, the Statistician is responsible for tracking trends and detecting emerging issues and associations between a wide range of renal risk factors, health determinants, and health outcomes. The Statistician manages the preparation of annual, quarterly, period, and ad hoc reports and is responsible for ensuring high quality and accuracy of these reports. This position is expected to also work with PROMIS team to maintain the integrity of the data. The Statistician is responsible for providing statistical support to practicing nephrologists and medical fellows/researchers on renal research related projects.

What you’ll do

• Monitors and assesses renal health and service utilization trends to provide accurate and timely information for planning and policy-making purposes by performing duties such as data, extraction, linkage, transformation for analysis, literature review, data presentation, report writing, and information dissemination.
• Provides support for the development and maintenance of data collection and recording systems such as databases, spreadsheets and websites, including the design of standard and ad hoc reports. Writes computer code and data queries to extract, capture and edit data.
• Evaluates existing and emerging data analysis tools, provides recommendations regarding new tool adoption and performs risk/impact analyses in support of the planning of system development, enhancement and maintenance.
• Performs quantitative data analyses using advanced statistical methodologies and statistical software.
• Explores temporal trends and geographic variations in utilization and performance/quality measures (such as wait times, appropriateness, volumes, continuity of care, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and risk adjusted mortality) as well as demography, vital statistics, socioeconomic factors, environmental facts, health status and behavioural risk factor surveys.
• Identifies and provides advice about data limitations and ensures adequate data quality for analytic purposes.
• Links data sources from PROMIS database with other major health information systems such as the Ministry of Health (Vital Statistics, hospital discharge database, Pharmanet, Medical Services Plan). Maintains relationships with senior managers in these organizations; takes measures to protect all data and information being used to comply with protection of confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Develops and produces analytical outputs (e.g. reports, presentations, posters) that support the Renal Agency and BCPRA Committees in the monitoring, planning and evaluation of population trends, health services utilization, and health outcomes for renal interventions, including health care system quality trends and variations.
• Develops and produces reports that monitor and benchmark cost, utilization, quality and other performance indicators and communicates findings to the BCPRA and PHSA Executives, PHSA Board, Ministry of Health and external stakeholders at the local, regional, provincial and national levels. Formulates recommendations based on findings, including strategic interventions, program and costing recommendations. Represents the BC Provincial Renal Agency in various meetings as a speaker or contributor.
• Plans, develops and delivers training programs, initiatives and materials related to renal research and data analyses in collaboration with PHSA staff and other organizations throughout the province.
• Identifies learning needs that contribute to skill enhancement and career progression for self and fosters a working environment that stimulates learning and inquiry for self and others. Takes responsibility for keeping self-up-to-date regarding new initiatives, developments and trends in statistical analysis, renal utilization and health services issues through literature review, contact with peers at other organizations, professional associations and attendance at conferences, seminars, workshop and education programs. Communicates information and makes recommendations to the Senior Officer, Methodology and Analytics for evaluation and approval.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Statistics,, Epidemiology, Health Information Science, or Computer Science and five (5) years of experience in a health analytics, health research or health information field.
• Advanced knowledge of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and modeling. Knowledge of database management principles. Advanced knowledge of relevant statistical, database graphical, presentation, communication and software applications. Strong analytical, problem-solving and system analysis skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise meaningful ways. Ability to develop complex and customized queries and reports. Ability to function in a self-directed manner. Excellent ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a variety of people. Excellent time management skills. Demonstrated ability to respond to the needs of stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of actions. Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1125 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600; 0830-1630; 0900-1700 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 165736E & 165734E

Positions Available: Two (2) 

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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