Research & Evaluation Consultant

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

$86K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in applied research, evaluation design, epidemiology, biostatistics, or social sciences required.
  • 3-5 years of healthcare-related research or evaluation experience required.
  • Experience with healthcare data and large databases is essential.
  • Familiarity with clinical measurement frameworks (CIHI, HEDIS, PQRS) required.
  • 2 years of managing applied research or program evaluation projects required.
  • Knowledge of primary health care or related fields is necessary.
  • Clear criminal background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Create evaluation frameworks aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
  • Develop strategies to assess impacts of PMH team activities.
  • Provide evaluation support to all departments relating to strategic plans.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams on self-management evaluations.
  • Implement surveys and effective data collection strategies for program outcomes.
  • Mentor team members in evaluation practices and methodologies.
  • Ensure all evaluations meet required standards and maintain proper documentation.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work with occasional in-person responsibilities.
  • Support for professional growth and continuous learning in evaluation practices.
  • Opportunity to work on strategic evaluation projects in a healthcare context.
  • Inclusive hiring practices that value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Full Job Description
Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Vacancies: One

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Calgary Zone

Work model: Primarily work from home

Salary range: $86,935 - $96,594/yr

Benefits: Yes

As the Research & Evaluation Consultant on our Patient's Medical Home (PMH) team, you'll assist in the development and implementation of standards for evaluation and with strategic evaluation projects. You'll also build key internal and external relationships that support the evaluation needs across the organization.

This role is primarily a work from home position with occasional in-person responsibilities; therefore, the successful candidate must be located within the Calgary Zone or the surrounding area (e.g., Cochrane, Canmore, Airdrie, etc.).
Responsibilities
  • Create evaluation frameworks and evaluation plans that meet the goals of the organization's strategic plan.
  • Develop and implement evaluation strategies to assess the impact of all PMH team activities.
  • Support all departments with evaluation needs that relate to the strategic business plan.
  • Work with clinical teams to implement self-management evaluation projects.
  • Create and implement surveys.
  • Build effective data collection strategies to measure program outcomes.
  • Support and mentor team members in their learning of evaluation.
  • Share knowledge and provide evaluation support across the organization.
  • Ensure all evaluation projects meet a specific standard for projects (e.g. use of frameworks, methodologies used appropriately, etc.) and ensure that proper documentation is undertaken and maintained.
  • Collaborate with team members to support the measurement and reporting of evaluation outcomes of the PMH and departmental evaluation projects.
  • Act as the project manager for strategic evaluation projects.
  • Adhere to ethical standards for conducting evaluations and managing data.
  • Ensure accreditation requirements are implemented as related to evaluation.
  • Use a data- and evidence-informed approach in all evaluation activities.

Requirements

Education: A master's degree with formal training in applied research or evaluation design and methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences or a comparable discipline with a strong complement of quantitative and qualitative health information analysis training is required.

Experience:

A minimum of three - five years' experience with the following is required:
  • Research and/or evaluation experience working with applied healthcare evaluations
  • Experience with healthcare data and large databases
  • Experience with, and knowledge of, clinical measurement frameworks (e.g. CIHI, HEDIS, and PQRS)

A minimum of two years' experience with the following is required:
  • Management of applied research or program evaluation projects

The following experience is an asset:
  • A minimum of one year of experience with visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Qlikview, Power BI) for reporting
  • A minimum of two years' experience with supervising and coaching employees

Certification: Completion (or in the process of completing) the ARECCI level one reviewer certificate is required (may be completed during first year of employment - as available through Health Innovates).

Functional knowledge: Knowledge of and experience in the field of primary health care or other areas within health that directly interface with primary health care.

Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); collaboration software (Monday.com); visualization software (Tableau); statistical software (SPSS, Stata, SAS), survey software; and qualitative analysis software.

Background check: A clear Criminal Background check is required to start.
How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application to the posting on the CWC PCN's website. When you apply, please include the following:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those who apply through the CWC PCN's website will be moved forward in the recruitment process. This is a necessary step as we require important information from our application form.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

The CWC PCN welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those needing an accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting will remain open until the role is filled.

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