Data Analyst

**Division**:
Clinical Services

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 18 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 430,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

**Job Summary**:**Reporting to the Manager, the Data Analyst is responsible for providing coordination, training, problem resolution and support to all users of various data systems including but not limited to provincial/ ministry data bases, program specific data bases to support the department and specific programs across public health**:**
Education**:

- Post-secondary diploma, including courses related to data collection and statistical analysis or equivalent combination of education training and experience
- Post-secondary degree in health-related field is preferred (Public/Community Health, Health Informatics/Information, Health Sciences)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional is preferred
**Knowledge**:

- One to two years’ experience with various databases, client health care record systems and statistical reporting.
- Project management is preferred
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a health setting is preferred
- Registered with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) is preferred

**Responsibilities**:**_
Ensures quality assurance of data entry by Niagara Region Public Health staff._**:

- Ensures timely, accurate data entry in accordance with department and/or Ministry protocols and directives
- Reviews applicable directives on a regular basis to monitor and implement appropriate changes and updates to the system(s)
- Identifies criteria for which heightened surveillance is required
- Aligns data requirements of internal and external stakeholders, working closely with interdisciplinary staff to ensure accurate interpretation of applicable directives relevant to divisional requirements, case information and investigation
- Identifies data required in respective programs to inform planning
- Runs general reports and conducts statistical analysis using predetermined standards at regular intervals to provide regular and timely information that will inform planning
- Conducts audits of documentation (both electronic and paper) as required
- Maintains user guides, ensuring requirements are current, updating manuals, as required and ensuring system users are familiar with manuals and updates.
- Attends and participates in teleconferences and training as required
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Ensures system security and effectiveness, adhering to registration protocols and policies of confidentiality and regularly reviewing data entry requirements._**:

- Assesses system capability to define required fields
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and resources to resolve problems
- Assesses system audit needs and designs and implements systemic audit processes and protocols supporting compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and Privacy requirements.
- Audit system access to ensure the security levels are appropriate for each system
- Monitors data quality and provides training to support use of databases and other forms of Electronic Medical Records
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Identifies training needs through documentation audit and applicable directives._**:

- Reviews directives with users and identifies training needs.
- Plans, schedules and implements training sessions as identified.
- Evaluates user learning and abilities.
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Oversees the dissemination of surveillance and data entry directives to staff._**:

- Communicates data entry requirements, program updates and related process changes to staff.
- Ensures data system users are aware of directives.
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Assists the division with performance monitoring and the use of data for c