Health Outcomes Scientist - Research, Innovation & Discovery

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health authority is seeking a Health Outcomes Scientist to lead strategic projects focused on improving health outcomes across the province. This role involves collaborating with health system leaders, conducting analyses, and developing evaluation frameworks to address knowledge gaps. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree and extensive experience in quantitative research methodologies. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in health and contribute to impactful research and quality improvement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that shapes the future of health care in Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading evaluation projects in health systems.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and research design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate health outcomes projects across Nova Scotia Health.
• Analyze data and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Quantitative research methodologies

Program evaluation

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Doctoral degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

SAS

STATA

SPSS

R

Job description

Health Outcomes Scientist - Research, Innovation & Discovery

Req ID: 195077
Location: Provincial Zone, NSH Performance Centre
Department: Research, Innovation & Discovery
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Feb-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity

The Health Outcomes Scientist reports to the Director of the Implementation Science Team and is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the development, management, and evaluation of health outcomes projects across Nova Scotia Health (NSH). Working closely with senior health system leaders, the Health Outcomes Scientist provides leadership in the design, conduct, analysis, reporting and publishing of research on health outcomes and quality improvement across the Nova Scotia health system.

More specific accountabilities include:

• Conducting analyses and reviews to identify gaps in knowledge, and then using these reviews and analyses to design and implement plans to address identified gaps
• Leading and guiding initiatives related to evaluation and rapid evidence syntheses
• Developing evaluation frameworks and strategies and providing technical assistance and consultation to teams regarding evaluation
• Collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice
• Analyzing data and presenting findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Providing mentorship and supervision to learners and students in the Network of Scholars
• Developing and delivering training programs on evaluation
• Engaging in professional development activities to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
• Participating in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support health system activities

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, public health, psychology, health policy, health systems)
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience leading evaluation projects in a health system setting
• Proficient in quantitative research methodologies, program evaluation and modeling
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from large datasets using various statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SAS, STATA, SPSS, R, etc.)
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and supervising students and learners
• Knowledge of health systems and policy development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and research design
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects

Hours

• Full-time, long assignment (75 hours bi-weekly)
• One-year long assignment beginning as soon as possible
• This is hybrid role. Some travel across the province may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

$48.17 - $60.21 Hourly
$93,927 - $117,408 Annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.