Job Description

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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Research Assistant - Projects is responsible for the statistical collection and reporting of program data. Using a variety of computer programs and data bases, the Research Assistant - Projects performs duties such as providing analyzing and evaluating data; administrative and project management support; maintaining filing systems and computer directories for storage and retrieval of statistical information; responding to requests for complex and non-routine statistical reports; designing and maintaining queries from various computer information systems. The Research Assistant - Projects will act as an administrative resource in the development of corporate publications and presentation materials, and software training and support for Home & Community Care users.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Post secondary education equivalent to two years including courses such as research methods and statistical analysis, project management, data collection, report writing, graphic arts layout and design, computer operating systems including DOS and windows, and advanced use of word processing, project management, desktop publishing, graphic design, web site design, data base and spreadsheet software. Three years experience in the application of data collection methods and statistical analysis, supplemented by an additional year in application of graphic arts and presentation methods, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Skill in the advanced use of computer operating systems and software packages as described above including project management, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate and instruct others in the use of software common to the organization.
• Ability to problem-solve minor equipment problems such as with printers and scanners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts utilizing interpersonal skills such as diplomacy, empathy and tact.
• Ability to monitor and implement various work projects and assignment with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail.
• Ability to make complex mathematical calculations under pressure.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD143.pdf