Principal Analyst

Queensland Health

Position details: Temporary position until end July 2011 (with the possibility of a further extension), commencing asap

Team/Service: Measurement Redesign and Analysis Team, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Service (PSQ), Queensland Health.
Based at: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Road, Herston, Brisbane.

We are looking for a person who is experienced in statistical techniques and methods, sampling techniques/sample size, data collection/extraction, data interpretation and writing up data reports.

The Measurement Redesign and Analysis Team support the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Projects within the Service, such as falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, statewide clinical networks, clinical handover etc. The team provides clinical indicator development, data collection/extraction, analysis and reporting support in order to measure pre and post intervention to agreed changes.

Although we are looking for a person who definitely has key skills in statistical techniques and methods and identifying sampling strategies, plus can provide advice and assistance in this area, this is not a pure statistical role. We envisage that the person will gain other experience in measurement for improvement, development of clinical indicators, data manipulation eg. matching datasets, developing SPC (statistical process control) charts and learning our reporting techniques and methods.

If you are interested to discuss the role more, please contact Di O'Kane, Manager of the team on di_okane@health.qld.gov.au.