The Ministry of Health, Evidence Synthesis Unit is seeking a Research Planning Analyst to lead, conduct and participate in policy research and analysis in support of health strategy development. As a Research Planning Analyst, you will have the opportunity to address a range of health system issues affecting Ontarians by helping to provide an evidence base for policies and programs.

The Ministry
Ministry of Health is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, long-term care, home care services, community and public health, health promotion and disease prevention. It also regulates hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care homes; operates psychiatric hospitals and medical laboratories; and coordinates emergency health services.

The Unit
The Evidence Synthesis Unit identifies trends and opportunities for improvement from both local and international sources as well as develops health system knowledge by identifying available research and contextualizing it to support strategic priorities.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Conduct and coordinate the research and analysis of health system issues and policies/standards/programs
• Lead knowledge translation/exchange activities by synthesizing research evidence
• Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, and trends analysis to identify, analyze and synthesize research data
• Plan/lead, assess, and synthesize, quantitative and qualitative health research in support of cross-sectoral policy and program development processes
• Provide input into strategic planning for Ministry policy and program activities
• Develop and maintain contacts with key internal/external stakeholder groups to enable consultation and collaboration on research endeavours
• Prepare briefing notes, business cases, advice documents, presentations, literature reviews and other corporate correspondence

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

You have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of health care services and trends, and have the ability to acquire knowledge of models of delivery, funding, governance, legislation and issues and concerns faced by health care stakeholders
• Knowledge of qualitative/quantitative research methodologies and techniques
• Ability to assess, utilize and interpret health data from a variety of sources
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of program/policy evaluation/development principles, and Government policy/legislative funding processes

Project Management Skills

• You have project management and coordination skills, along with program analysis/evaluation techniques to review projects, manage competing priorities, and provide recommendations on policy and program change

Communication Skills

You can:

• Prepare research materials, policy papers/options, funding agreements, and correspondence
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups
• Represent the Ministry\'s perspective with external stakeholders to resolve program and policy related issues
• Apply collaboration skills to work with other program areas to meet Ministry\'s research priorities and ensure Government/Ministry standards of accountability

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

You can:

• Prepare and present research analyses, evidence based decision making results, policy recommendations and briefing materials
• Conduct research, assess information, identify issues, conduct impact analysis, and develop/draft policy options/program frameworks and literature reviews
• Interpret and apply recognized methods, policies and procedures to meet financial and administrative requirements
• Analyze and evaluate research proposals based on established evaluation criteria and make a recommendation on behalf of the Unit for funding

Computer Skills

• You have proficiency with computer software applications such as databases to conduct research and prepare a variety of material

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario




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Posted on:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-HL-196818/23