Epidemiologist

**Job title**:Epidemiologist

**Department**:Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS) at Providence Health Care (PHC)

**Location**: St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC

**Salary**:Salary will be in accord with experience plus competitive benefits package including four weeks of paid vacation to start, extended health and dental plans, and membership in the Municipal Pension Plan

**Appointment status**:Full-time (37.5 hours/week), regular status, PHC position

**Desired Start Date**:As soon as possible

**Application Closing Date**:Open until filled

**Who We Are**

Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, CHÉOS is a collaboration between cross-disciplinary scientists and expert research staff evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions at the population level.

From assessing the cost-effectiveness of a new drug or treatment option to informing policy decisions that change how care is delivered, CHÉOS seeks to improve health outcomes for all.

**Our Commitments to You**

At CHÉOS, we are committed to providing an inclusive, dynamic, and cooperative work environment in which all members are encouraged to pursue personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including:

- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid vacation annually
- Paid time off between the December and January statutory holidays
- Other paid leaves to support health, wellness, and work-life balance
- Extended health and dental plans
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan plus employer-paid contributions

**The Role**

Under the supervision of Dr. Bohdan Nosyk, the Epidemiologist will be embedded in the Health Economic Research Unit (HERU) and responsible for supporting the development of population health-focused research studies as well as the analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of information from related research activities.
The Epidemiologist works closely with CHÉOS staff including physicians, epidemiologists, research nurses, research coordinators and assistants, data managers, biostatisticians, graduate students, and fellows.
- Collaborates in the planning, design, and implementation of research studies that inform public health practice.
- Participates in the investigation of emerging public health issues and the evaluation of related public health programs and services.
- Supports and promotes evidence-informed decision-making through interpreting population health data in support of public health practice and quality improvement.
- Supports, develops, and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation and engagement in research and related activities.
- Contributes to the dissemination and knowledge translation of findings from research studies to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develops research funding proposals, technical reports, publications, and presentations.
- Maintains current knowledge of new developments in public health interventions and health services research in HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders.
- Supports the day-to-day operations of the research team’s public health research studies.

**Skill and Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in Public Health/Health Science (MSc, MPH) or related discipline.
- Minimum two years of recent related experience in a public health research setting and academia.
- Strong knowledge of, and experience working with, large administrative health datasets.
- Experience with coding and statistical analysis in standard statistical software (e.g., SAS, STATA, R, SPSS).
- Strong knowledge and/or research experience in HIV/AIDS, substance use, public health, and health services with supporting research publications.
- Ability to identify and analyze trends and changes in population health outcomes, risk factors, and other relevant epidemiological measures.
- Ability to collect and accurately interpret public health data from a variety of data sources, and effectively communicate research findings to diverse stakeholders including care providers, policymakers, and community members with lived/living experience.

**Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate**

This position is located within a healthcare facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday