Research Analyst

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Like to think about the big picture and ask the question why? Want to wake up in the morning for something more than just the bottom line? Up for working on some of healthcare's most complex and challenging problems? Then consider this dynamic opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team in the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care working on healthcare strategy through edigital health innovation.

eDigital Health refers to using information and information technology, such as hospital information systems and electronic medical records, to improve the healthcare system. Technology advances over the last decade open up the possibility of new ways to get healthcare, from emailing your doctor, to electronically viewing your own health record, to booking appointments online, to downloading an app to monitor your blood pressure and talk to a nurse.

The Ministry's eHealth Strategy and Investment Branch is designing new business and investment strategies to capitalize on these opportunities to transform our citizens' experience of healthcare. The Branch's role in the Ministry is to lead the development of edigital health strategy and policy for the province of Ontario across all sectors of healthcare and manage the Ministry's edigital health investment fund. The majority of the Branch's funding is, in turn, allocated to healthcare delivery organizations, such as crown agencies, hospitals, community organizations and others, to undertake implementation projects.

The Branch is looking for a highly motivated self-starters with exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills to contribute to the development of healthcare and edigital health strategy. This is a job you should consider if you like a challenge and you aren't fazed by the prospect of working on hard, messy problems with no easy answer. It's a unique opportunity to work on big societal problems and gain a unique perspective on driving large, complex systems to achieve transformational outcomes.

We are looking for creative individuals who are good at seeing patterns and connections across different domains of knowledge. You are a quick study and can readily synthesize complex information. To our organization, you bring diverse skills and strengths in multi-disciplinary thinking and seeing the big picture and how things fit in. You also have a strong curiosity about the world and keen insights into situations and the way things work.

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About the job

You will gain a macro understanding of healthcare and edigital health policy and planning at a system level and get exposure to senior decision-makers across the healthcare system. You will participate in the development of edigital health and healthcare innovation strategies and in the oversight of a portfolio of edigital health projects and initiatives. This role will involve researching and synthesizing information about complex edigital health program and policy design issues and developing reports, briefing notes, and presentations to support executive decision-making. You will also conduct research on national and international edigital health trends to stay apprised of emerging issues and opportunities that the Branch needs to be aware of. Additionally, you will provide input into reviews of edigital health business proposals from the healthcare system, analyze business and financial performance information, and review program evaluation plans to support investment decisions. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to interact with internal and external stakeholders from across the healthcare system.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and analysis for policy and program initiatives
• Assist and support various organizational plans and projects
• Prepare reports and presentations for management
• Participate on various committees and projects

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What you bring to the team

Research and Analytical Skills:

• You can provide research support to projects and branch initiatives
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of the policy process

Communication and Computer Skills:

• You can clearly and concisely communicate information and recommendations
• You can prepare various documents such as presentations, reports, and summaries
• You can use computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and internet to research and prepare own materials

Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills:

• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels
• You can participate and contribute to committees and projects

Project Management Skills:

• You can manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines
• You show initiative, flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• You can work independently and as part of a team

Judgement:

• You can identify contentious issues and recommend solutions

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-HL-106010/17(3)

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.