Decision Support Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as business, social science or health related field. Five years of related experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis in a health service environment. Excellent knowledge of issues relevant to the health system, in the areas of service delivery, structure and processes, and administration. Knowledge of performance management, program evaluation and continuous quality improvement theory and practice. Knowledge of information management structure and tools and their application.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to provide leadership and cultivate commitment in the development of performance monitoring and improvement processes and structures
• Ability to build relationships with and consensus among a variety of individuals
• Ability to analyze/interpret data, manipulate/extract data and use basic statistical concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement concepts and practices
• Ability to work independently, organize workload and priorities, and work effectively as part of a team
• Highly developed project management skills
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with computer software and tools for analysis and presentation, including word-processing, spreadsheets, visualization and databases such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, R and Cognos Analysis Studio
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.