Consultant - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Manager, Health Systems Knowledge and Evaluation, the Research and Evaluation Consultant supports various research and evaluation activities undertaken by the Health Systems Knowledge and Evaluation (HSKE) unit, either independently or as part of a collaborative team. HSKE is a provincial team within the Health Evidence and Innovation (HEI) department and the Provincial Clinical Excellence (PCE) portfolio of Alberta Health Services. The team applies a variety of research, evaluation and knowledge management approaches to gather evidence in a systematic fashion to enable program leaders to: (i) understand the impact and value a specific project is generating, and (ii) gather and share knowledge for continuous organizational improvement and learning. In this position, you will be required to work on a variety of projects under the leadership of a Senior Consultant, in collaboration with multiple members of the HSKE team, including Research and Evaluation Coordinators, Data Analysts, and Project Assistants. The position requires general experience with research and evaluation methodologies, data management, analysis, and reporting, as well as knowledge of the health care system in Alberta. The location of the position within Alberta is negotiable.Description:Under the supervision of a Senior Consultant, you will work collaboratively to support implementation, evaluation, and reporting on healthcare-related projects. The work may be local to provincial in scope, dynamic, and fast-paced. These opportunities will provide experience in working with a variety of health sector stakeholders and care settings. This role is instrumental in: managing moderate to complex research/evaluation projects at the local to systems level; providing sound project management including: scoping, estimating costs and budgets, designing and implementing scientifically sound investigations, and analysis and reporting; applying best practices related to research and evaluation methodology, theory and practice; establishing and sustaining positive and effective working relationships with granting agencies, research and evaluation stakeholders, frontline service providers, management teams and co-workers; performing intermediate to advanced analysis and reporting that influences operational decision-making, strategic planning, program development and practice improvement; mitigating risks by ensuring the quality and integrity of results and ethical oversight of the highest quality; and managing or mentoring more junior staff.

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Health Systems Knowledge & Evaluation, Health Evidence & Innovation
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-OCT-2022
• Date Available: 05-DEC-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $28.20
• Maximum Salary: $48.45
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Master’s degree with a strong quantitative and qualitative component in a related field, e.g., public health, psychology, biostatistics, epidemiology, or other related fields.Additional Required Qualifications:Formal training in project evaluation and/or research methods and data analysis. Training must include a well-grounded understanding of research and evaluation methodology. A minimum of three years of experience conducting research and evaluation related projects. A minimum of two years of experience within a healthcare environment is required. Proficiency in written, verbal communication and technical skills is essential. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods is required.Preferred Qualifications:Canadian Evaluation Society Credentialed Evaluator (CE) Designation is an asset.Quick Apply

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