Epidemiologist, Community Antimicrobial Stewardship
BC Centre for Disease Control
Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Director of Research, the Epidemiologist is responsible for provincial surveillance of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance, provincial communicable disease control, and disease surveillance. The Epidemiologist monitors trends and manages surveillance in antibiotic utilization and antimicrobial resistance, compiles, analyzes and interprets data, provides consultation based on expert knowledge to a broad range of stakeholders including regional health authorities, other provincial and national partners, and health professionals. The Epidemiologist disseminates critical information through electronic bulletins, prepared reports, presentations and media communications. Accuracy and completeness of information as well as sound judgment are essential to ensuring decisions are made to guard public safety. Errors or miscalculations could result in significant health and societal costs and human suffering and loss of corporate credibility.
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