Analytics Lead – Clinical Engineering

Job title: Analytics Lead – Clinical Engineering

Job description: ​Req ID: 123793
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance – QEII
Department: FMS Biomedical Engineering
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Non-Union position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Dec-21

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, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. 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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Responsibilities

The Analytics Lead for Capital Medical Equipment Planning is designated to serve as an expert on managing and analyzing data that supports decision-making for capital medical equipment planning by using data to generate insight that enables evidence-based and risk-based recommendations. This is accomplished by combining a fundamental understanding of data analytics, combined with knowledge on the principles of healthcare technology management and fiscal responsibility. The Analytics Lead for Capital Medical Equipment Planning will be expected to work with large volumes of data and develop strategies for data collection, aggregation, visualization, and interpretation that serve as a platform to support capital equipment planning decisions. The Analytics Lead will develop key performance indicators and benchmarks for the Capital Medical Equipment program. As part of this role, the Analytics Lead will work towards developing strategies to support fleet replacement models and asset management. To develop these strategies, they will be expected to understand and stay informed of industry best practice for fleet management in healthcare and they will be expected to collaborate closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

Required Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Computer Science
• 3-5 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
• Highly developed data analytics skills and experience in working with large volumes of complex information
• Experience in the concepts of risk management and prioritization
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking with practice in evidence-based collaborative problem solving
• Broad knowledge of applicable standards and guidelines for medical device management
• Demonstrated experience in financial stewardship, financial decision-making and return on investments
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean or related process improvement principles
• Project Management and change management certification would be considered an asset
• Organizational skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to utilize current computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with others
• Ability to simplify difficult issues or complex scenarios and relay to non-technical clients
• Uses effective leadership, facilitation, communication, and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict, achieve desired outcomes, and address potential barriers to success
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute plans and ensure timelines are met while working with a variety of stakeholders
• Exercise initiative, self-direction and problem-solving abilities to identity gaps and opportunities for improvement

Considered an Asset

• Master’s degree would be an asset
• Clinical Engineering certification would be considered an asset
• Certificate in Data Science would be considered an asset
• Experience with Tableau would be considered an asset; ability to learn Tableau platform upon hiring would be required

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Regular, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$34.75 – $43.44 hourly – BAND 9R

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit

​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit – MGMT/NON-Union position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

​As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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