Evaluation Specialist, Population & Public Health

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health: The Evaluation Specialist, Population & Public Health provides guidance and consultation in the evaluation of program design and delivery of Population and Public Health (PPH) services in Fraser Health (FH). Employs research methods for the identification, collection, analysis and interpretation of outcome measures. Carries out reviews of related research and links evidence to the evaluation process. Reviews and assesses impact on services and staff resources; prepares reports and provides evidence-based recommendations related to FH PPH program and service delivery models. Prepares grant applications for approval; acts as Principal Investigator for sponsored research awards; manages designated research budgets and resources.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a health science, social science or related discipline with coursework in research methodologies, statistical analysis and evaluative research.
Five years'' experience in related research/evaluation/decision support in public health, community health programs, acute care or other health services.
Experience with project management, program planning and evaluation.
Demonstrated knowledge of health research methodology, principles and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of performance outcome measurement tools and techniques and program evaluation, e.g., program logic models, impact analysis.
Ability to use advanced microcomputer software such as database (e.g., Access), or spreadsheets.
Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and consultation to program leadership in research and evaluation of program design and delivery of PPH services in Fraser Health.
Leads planning, research, evaluation, and outcome measurement of FH PPH services and initiatives. Works collaboratively with program Managers and teams to assess, determine and/or define required information to satisfy specific business requirements. Works with existing and external data sources, as well as, develops new collection processes.
Designs a practical evaluation model that integrates monitoring, self-assessment, planning and evaluation of program or health services (process and outcome measures).
Serves as a consultant to PPH colleagues and works in collaboration with other members of the Population Health Observatory to make evidence-based recommendations regarding potential changes to programs, delivery of care and impacts on services and staff resources.
Works collaboratively with PPH programs to support the identification and development of meaningful performance and outcome measures.
Coordinates and/or conducts evaluation and research projects through methods such as reviewing literature, designing methodology and tools, collecting, compiling, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data.
Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing evaluation process for PPH programs.
Provides clearly written interpretive reports based on quantitative and qualitative evaluation analysis to PPH leadership.
Attends meetings on behalf of the Manager, Population Health Observatory to offer support, guidance and expertise to others undertaking evaluation processes.
Develops and prepares research proposals and associated grant applications; interacts with funding agencies to identify and secure grant funding. Acts as Principal Investigator for sponsored research awards; manages designated research budgets.
Serves as a subject matter expert on best practices related to program evaluation, assessment, monitoring, study design, and research methodologies. Provides guidance to designated program research staff as required.
Represents FH on internal and external industry and provincial committees as required.