Population Health Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Population Health Analyst to join our future focused and rewarding organisation.

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is a not for profit organisation that works at a regional level to achieve improved whole of system health care.

Our key objectives are to:

• increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients—particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and
• improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our PHN achieves this by working with local health care stakeholders and community to:

• fund programs and services based on local health needs;
• support primary health care professionals, like GPs, general practice staff and allied health professionals, to improve the care they provide to their patients; and
• support the development of a local sustainable health care workforce.

Key purpose of the role:

The Population Health Analyst is a new role (two year contract) and will analyse PHN data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business decision-making.

Being strong on statistical techniques and visualisation, the Analyst tells the data story by knowing how to interpret PHN information and clearly communicating findings to stakeholders through fit-for-purpose reports and dashboards. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the design and delivery of data-driven solutions that improve the health of people in the Darling Downs and West Moreton region.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Data champion: The initial point of contact for internal data requests, responsible for leading and directing the best analytical approach to tackle a data need. Ensure requests are handled diligently, and the output can be meaningfully interpreted.
• Data quality management: Work closely with the Data Engineer and subject matter experts, to develop data models that are fit for analysis, such as reviewing data quality and maintaining knowledge about the data sources such as how the data was collected and any restrictions on their use.

• Data analysis and interpretation: Work with internal stakeholders to understand data needs; identify appropriate methodologies, statistical techniques and data solutions required for analysis; identify trends, patterns and anomalies; develop insights that have meaning aligned with business decisions and strategy.
• Reporting and visualisation: Create reports, dashboards, and data visualisations to ensure insights are clearly and concisely articulated to the audience. Communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Identify opportunities to enhance data quality, reporting processes and self-service analytics. Ultimately, ensure that data products are fit-for-purpose.

About You:

• You love turning data into stories, solving complex problems, and helping teams make smarter decisions
• You communicate complex insights clearly and confidently to non-technical stakeholders.
• You design analytics using robust statistical and mathematical methodologies.
• You listen to stakeholders to tailor your information gathering, translation and presentation to truly meet their needs

Selection Criteria:

• A certificate or tertiary qualification in Data Science, Social Science, Epidemiology, or similar field.
• Skilled in gathering requirements to understand business need with a demonstrated attention to detail in data analysis, including the use of statistical methodologies, data interpretation and reporting.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Azure tools such as Synapse and PowerBI, with the ability to distill complex data needs into succinct data stories that are presented in user-friendly and visually-appealing products that adhere to industry best practice.
• Very good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and analytical thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Possess strong time management skills, efficiently prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in the health industry
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of health data.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of data analytics and management.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great remuneration including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding role
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Generous leave entitlements including a monthly RDO and 5 weeks annual leave
• Flexible work arrangements