Senior Methodologist

at  Ministry of Health

Do you take pride in your research, data modelling and analytical skills? If so, the Health Sector Models Branch would like to hear from you!
We are looking for a motivated professional to provide project leadership, consultative expertise, research and analyses to support Ministry business needs for high quality information, and methodological support for evidence-based decision making.

WHO WE ARE

The Health Sector Models Branch is responsible for designing and implementing the payment models for hospitals and other health service providers that are integral to the province’s health-care transformation agenda.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• You have knowledge of theories and concepts in one or more of the following: health economics, biostatistics, health system performance measurement, and understanding of analytic methods, statistical techniques and modeling, and quantitative research design.
• You have knowledge in computer applications and software for statistical and quantitative analysis (such as SAS, Python), spreadsheets and databases to prepare data models, analyze relevant data sets, and manipulate and interpret health data.
• You are proficient in streamlining reporting processes by integrating large complex data to enhance transparency and communication with stakeholders with data visualization skills such as Excel (VBA) and SAS.

ANALYTICAL, RESEARCH AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

• You can apply and interpret statistical and health analytics methods, standards and protocols to develop, evaluate and create products to support modelling.
• You can conduct needs assessments, analyses and syntheses of research material, and prioritize key issues or risks.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• You can prepare and present complex comparative and statistical analyses, and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You can provide expertise and advice to other members of a cross-functional team as well as stakeholders.
• You can develop and build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• You have consultative skills to provide expertise and advice to clients and to elicit cooperation.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• You have project management skills to provide project planning and leadership on concurrent small scale and large long-term analytic and product development projects.
• You can lead and coordinate the work of project staff including delegating, monitoring and providing advice.

In this role you will:

• Provide modelling and analytical skills to support the development and implementation of health sector funding models and allocation approaches
• Provide expertise in defining and establishing performance indicators, and benchmarks
• Build and maintain partnership with internal and external clients and stakeholders
• Represent the ministry on committees or working groups with leadership skills and consultative expertise
• Develop communication materials to translate complex health-based funding models into presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences