Job Description
Health Analyst
Health Services - Public Health Intelligence Division
Status: 1 Regular Full Time
Salary Range: $73,482 - $91,853 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 7120 Hurontario street, Mississauga, ON
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (Ability to work evening and weekends when required. Ability to work after hours when required)
The Infection Prevention & Surveillance Section of the Public Health Intelligence Division requires a dynamic, self-starter to provide high level expertise with regards to database management and the timely analysis and mapping of health data in order to support communicable disease surveillance, immunization and vaccine programming, program planning, and monitoring of the health status of Peel’s residents.
What you will do in this role:
- Function as data guardian for health databases. Conduct data extraction, cleaning, and analysis of these data.
- Obtain, clean and analyze data from Region of Peel - Public Health programs, as required.
- Organize, analyze and interpret health-related data using sophisticated software and analytic tools (such as STATA, ArcGIS, Access, Excel, PowerBI).
- Conduct technical analyses and prepare reports of health data, health status monitoring, program planning, program evaluation, answering health questions, or for responding to requests for information.
- Present data in useful, understandable formats including tables, charts, maps, customized reports, and data dashboards using a variety of software.
- Provide support on technical issues related to health status, surveillance and/or program data.
- Provide technical input on database design and maintenance.
- Utilize geographic information system tools to prepare maps.
- Collaborate and work with internal staff, external agencies and other health colleagues in the province.
- Comply with all applicable privacy legislation, regulations, and policies (e.g., Personal Health Information Protection Act [PHIPA], Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [MFIPPA]) in relation to the collection, use and disclosure of personal and health information.
What the role requires:
- BA or BSc, preferably in Mathematics or Biostatistics or other related Public Health Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of public and community health issues; knowledge of communicable diseases an asset
- Knowledge of health-related database sources, including reportable disease and immunization data sources (e.g. iPHIS, Panorama, CCM, COVax), emerging survey tools, and relational databases
- Dynamic self-starter and team player who works well in a collaborative setting
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to coordinate the collection and retrieval of health data
- Ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate health/epidemiological information from multiple sources
- Excellent computer skills using SPSS/SAS/STATA, Access, Excel, dashboard software (e.g. PowerBI) and mapping software (e.g. GeoMedia or ArcGIS)
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within an interdisciplinary team setting
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with project management, and organizational skills
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
