Consultant, Clinical Analytics

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, Clinical Analytics, the Consultant works as an integral part of the Decision Support team to inform decision making related to quality, patient safety and service line efficiencies and improvements at the point of care. The Consultant has primary responsibility for analysis and interpretation of complex clinical healthcare datasets. The Consultant works closely with a range of clients on analytical projects of large and small scale, and ad hoc data/information requests. Working collaboratively with multiple teams, the Consultant will perform statistical analysis, provide interpretive advice or guidance, and participate in the modelling of clinical information in the data warehouse. This position requires a strong commitment to customer service and a sound understanding of healthcare data and information

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Health Informatics, Statistics or Social Sciences and five (5) years' progressive experience working in an analytical capacity in a health services environment.