EPIDEMIOLOGIST/COORDINATOR – CONGENITAL ANOMALIES SURVEILLANCE
SYSTEM
MEDICAL GENETICS
ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME – UP TO ONE YEAR)
THE POSITION:
The Epidemiologist/Coordinator, Congenital Anomalies Surveillance
System (CASS), works in the Medical Genetics department
of Saskatoon Health Region. The incumbent will work in
collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada
and Health Region staff to manage the implementation
of the CASS.
The incumbent will build effective working relationships with management and researchers in a diverse range of agencies both within Saskatoon Health Region and with other partners. Key partnerships include the Department of Pediatrics, Public Health Services, Planning, Policy and Performance, Health Records, Children’s and Maternal Health Services, Medical Affairs, Privacy and Access Office and others working on congenital anomalies and pediatric care.
The incumbent will work with the appropriate Health Region staff to build the CASS in a way that ensures its stability, validity, and sustainability.
THE PERSON:
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Masters in Science in Epidemiology, or Health Sciences
with a strong Epidemiology component.
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Training and/or experience in population health research.
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Experience in application of descriptive and quantitative
analyses methodology.
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Project management experience and asset.
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Knowledge of epidemiological methodology, especially its
application to pediatric care.
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Strong quantitative statistical methodology skills an asset.
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Experience working in a health care setting preferred.
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Experience in data validation and data quality monitoring.
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A self-directed approach to work.
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Knowledge of the Saskatoon Health Region’s environment
and its Partner agencies.
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Experience with working in a multidisciplinary team.
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Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal
skills.
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Computer skills in MS Office and database management.
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Valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for use
in performance of duties.
Patient, Resident, Client and Employee Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. All staff are accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively and responding to adverse events.
For detailed
position-specific information, contact Vanessa Ripley
at (306) 655-6638.
Please reply in confidence to: People Strategies, Saskatoon
Health Region, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Canada, S7N 0W8; Fax (306) 655-2444;
E-mail: jobs@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
Please quote competition # 20094901-75Ja
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