- Leads, plans and develops systematic reviews that will be used to assess the effectiveness of health technologies and subsequently form the basis for policy recommendations on public funding of different health technologies.
- Establishes the research question, inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant outcome measures of effectiveness and methods for synthesis or meta-analysis of data.
- Liaises and works with clinical experts and other stakeholders to contextualize scientific evidence and refine research questions.
- Ensures relevant clinical and research methodology is applied in assessing the quality of the evidence for effectiveness and generalizability.
- Reviews and critically appraises published literature on health technologies, clinical interventions and health services.
- Serves as an expert resource on the methodology and synthesis of various types of clinical trials and observational scientific evidence.
- Has accountability for the accurate and robust presentation of scientific evidence to the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee.
- Regularly updates and informs the Manager, Clinical Reviews on all aspects of clinical review process.
- Communicates with project Manager and Project Coordinator to ensure assigned deliverables are completed on time.
- Leads preparation of reports/presentation materials and provides expertise on the interpretation of findings from clinical reviews to the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee.
- Leads in writing, designing and presenting reports to communicate findings and conclusions of clinical reviews.
- Initiates identifying and consulting with subject matter experts for each project to facilitate contextualization of the clinical review process to the Ontario healthcare system.
- Leads in identifying and liaising with external stakeholders/organizations/individuals in consultation with Manager and Director, HTA.
- Plays a critical role in collaboration with Manager and Director in developing and initiating content, processes and methods in the development [of HTAs] and related activities across Ontario Health and externally.
- Develops relationships with colleagues within team, across the organization and externally to understand clinical context and needs, share information and provide assistance in understanding methodologies and results.
- Works in collaboration with health economists and patient engagement analysts to ensure the economic and the patient engagement analyses align with the clinical review component of the health technology assessment.
- Master's degree in epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, health research methodology, biostatistics, or health technology assessment.
- PhD degree in epidemiology, health research methodology or health technology assessment.
- 2 years of experience conducting health technology assessments and/or systematic reviews.
- Demonstrated proficiency in systematic review methodology and meta-analysis, Cochrane Collaboration methodology, observational study methodology and randomized clinical trial methodology, data collection, and statistical analysis sufficient to research and analyze information and interpret the resulting data in relation to research objectives and identified program/policy issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the principles and application of critical appraisal of scientific research, specifically using the GRADE methodology.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency with statistical analysis software packages (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) and systematic review software including RevMan.
- Demonstrated proficiency in leading research projects and preparing reports and presentations to communicate methods, findings and conclusions of clinical reviews to various audiences.
- 5 years of experience conducting health technology assessment and/or systematic reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific methods and findings for a variety of audiences including patients and public stakeholders, as well as for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Certification or formal training in Systematic Reviews/Health Technology Assessment Training, Cochrane Authorship Training, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Judgment, planning and organizational skills to ensure that research, analysis and information needs and requirements are established and met, with priorities and deadlines being observed in support of the achievement of overall program goals.
- Advisory and communication skills to collaborate with a broad range of contacts, to deliver analytical reports and to provide expert input at committee meetings.
- Strong written communication skills to prepare information analysis reports and lead presentations.
- Project planning and management. Adept at balancing concurrent tasks and projects and work effectively in a dynamic work environment.
- Critical thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment in setting priorities, identify issues and determine action required.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite in particular Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and RevMan. Familiarity with Covidence SR software would be an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively to determine work objectives as well as in self-directed manner as defined within the overall context of the project plan.
Clinical Epidemiologist - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Health
Description
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Here is what you will be doing:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Clinical Reviews and/or the Director, Health Technology Assessment,the Clinical Epidemiologist develops and conducts systematic reviews of clinical literature to support assessments of the effectiveness of a broad range of health technologies. The clinical epidemiologist provides leadership in the synthesis of the gathered information in a systematic, transparent, and robust manner and presents findings from the reviews to the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee to inform their recommendations on the public funding and use of health technologies in Ontario. This position works collaboratively with (i) cross functional team members which includes medical librarians, health economists, patient engagement specialists, and project coordinators/project managers and (ii) external stakeholders such as clinical experts and organizational partners to contextualize the systematic reviews for Ontario.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Clinical Analysis:
Project Management, Communication, Consultation Skills:
Relationship Management:
Education and Experience
Minimum required level and specialty/discipline:
Preferred level and specialty/discipline:
Minimum number of years required and type/area of experience:
Minimum required technical or professional qualifications or certifications/designations:
Preferred technical or professional qualifications or certifications/designations:
Knowledge and Skills
Unionized: Yes
Classification: AMAPCEO
Employment Type: 12 Months - Full-time Temporary (fixed-term)
Salary Band: $84, $109,448.55
Location: 525 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Hours-of-work Schedule: 36.25 hours / week
Internal Application Deadline Date: April 26, 2024
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.
Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
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