Algoma Public Health
Data Analyst
- A temporary full-time vacancy expected to last up to 12 months.
Position Summary
As part of the Oral Health team at Algoma Public Health (APH), the Data Analyst supports the analysis and reporting of population health indicators as well as the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of program data for planning, monitoring and evaluation needs. The role also leads the data-related implementation of the oral health team’s new electronic medical record program, including indicator requirements, data quality processes, and reporting tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply advanced knowledge of health data analysis and evidence‐informed decision making to support the work of local public health, utilizing small to large population-level datasets
- Access internal and external health databases and manage population and program data in adherence with data sharing agreements and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
- Collaborate with the Oral Health team and relevant APH staff to support population health assessment, surveillance, program planning and evaluation, research, knowledge exchange, quality improvement, and transparent reporting.
- Develop and maintain oral health data collection tools and databases to meet program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting needs.
- Lead the data-related implementation of the oral health EMR, including indicator requirements, data-entry standards, quality controls, and report development.
- Provide routine oral health program reporting and visualizations.
- Ensure data quality and adherence to data entry guidelines for broader systems used across public health programs.
- Support ongoing workforce development and capacity building in the use of evidence and data for effective public health practice.
Qualifications
Ability, Experience, and Skills for this position include (but not limited to):
- Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health information, or related field or equivalent experience and education.
- 2 to 5 years’ experience in advanced data analyses, interpretation and reporting.
- Experience using population-level health databases/ datasets is an asset.
- Ability to manage data and information in accordance with PHIPA, other applicable privacy requirements, and established research ethics principles and best practices.
- Advanced skills with R or STATA, with the ability to learn similar statistical software and related platforms.
- Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau.
- Ability to prepare and deliver high quality knowledge products, including written reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse audiences and purposes.
- Demonstrated skills related to knowledge translation, consultation, facilitation, and capacity building among diverse audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and with strong attention to detail.
- Strong performance with problem solving, critical thinking, adaptability and process design and implementation.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of OCAP course and sound understanding of the First Nations principles of OCAP, information governance, and data sovereignty an asset.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential. Proficiency in both official languages, as well as knowledge of additional languages relevant to our diverse communities, will be considered an asset.
- Must be reliable and have a good attendance record.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.
- Requires a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a reliable vehicle.
- As a condition of employment, employees must meet immunization requirements in accordance with the APH Immunization policy. A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense.
Algoma Public Health believes in and is committed to promoting diversity in our workforce and ensuring accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We would like to thank all candidates for responding; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.