Current Opportunities

Position Summary:

The Decision Support Analyst provides guidance around the analysis of data/information and the application of planning to achieve organizational goals, supporting strategic direction for senior and clinical management with a focus on the Mental Health & Addictions Inpatient and Outpatient Programming. Guidance and/or consultation will be provided for the planning and preparation in presentations of data information, strategic organizational and regional projects. The Decision Support Analyst will focus on quality, strategic and operational planning support for the key Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare sub-acute programs. The ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and synthesize information into a logical format and presentation is a key responsibility for this position. Working closely in partnership with Senior Management, Physician Leads, Community Agencies and Regional Partners, the Decision Support Analyst will provide leadership relating to data quality and support program development in coordination with the Manager of Decision Support & Health Information Management. 

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         2-4 Years data collection, analysis and data management - required

·         2-4 Years leading and/or supporting initiatives/projects focused on improving health equity - an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Coordinates collection of indicator data and trends, participation in external benchmarking.

·         Experience with HIS system and training with proven expertise.

·         Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day to day activities.

·         Provides input to and/or prepares reports, briefing notes, presentations, statistics and analysis, for Senior Management as requested.

·         Leading and/or supporting analytical activities and environmental scans

·         Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects as assigned.

·         Preparing various types of communication products including reports, power point presentations and briefing notes for a diverse audience.

·         Reviewing, interpreting and synthesizing information from diverse sources.

·         Providing regular updates/status reports as required, presenting and participating in meetings and committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the organization and ability to interact with other professions involved in the multi-disciplinary team

·         Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, synthesize information, problem solve and be able to express ideas logically, both verbally and in writing

·         Proficient in MSExcel, MSPowerpoint required

·         Overall understanding of Mental Health & Addiction programming, RAI, OCAN, OPOC an asset

·         Working knowledge of Provincial Funding Models, MIS, DCS, CIHI databases, RAI clinical coding/weighting system preferred

·         Experience with  Cerner, BCare, Winrecs preferred

·         Knowledge of Crystal Reports, SPSS, Cognos, PIE, DA2 an asset

·         Project experience an asset

·         Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Education and/or Certification:

·         Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Business, Health Sciences or related field - Required

·         Masters Degree in Computer Science, Business, Health Sciences or related field – Preferred