Vacant job

Changes in the external environment create new prerequisites where, among other things, new technology and knowledge mean that today's working methods will not yield the same results in the future as they do today. New paths need to be developed to meet an aging population while fewer people are available for work, which means that Region Östergötland needs to be in constant development to meet the future and seize opportunities.

Do you want to contribute to developing tomorrow's healthcare through evidence-based materials and analyses? We are looking for you who are an experienced statistician and want to work in a quality- and information-driven operation. Read on and welcome with your application!

Our Offer

For life forward. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about our region's development, and about those who live and visit here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think new – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, others create the conditions for vital interventions. Here, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life forward.

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Job Description

In your role as an experienced statistician, you will play an important part in our work to develop, quality-assure, and conduct statistical analyses to support decision-makers and the development of our healthcare. You will work in close collaboration with other statisticians, business analysts, business representatives, and commissioning bodies within the organization.

Examples of tasks:

• Plan and conduct statistical analyses to support decision-making.
• Data management, producing descriptive statistics and visualizations.
• Quality-assure data and analysis processes.
• Provide support in survey methodology.
• Provide methodological support in the field of statistics and analysis.
• Participate in development projects and cross-functional collaborations.

Work Group

The Data and Analysis Unit has approximately 40 employees with a main focus on driving and supporting the region's work regarding information management, production development, follow-up, statistics, and analysis.

You will primarily work in a group with three other statisticians, but also with others within the unit who work with data availability, visualization, and analysis. You work towards different parts of the organization's operations and in many cases in close collaboration with commissioning bodies and business representatives.

About You

We are looking for you who have a university education in statistics. It is meritorious if you also have education or experience in public health and/or the healthcare sector.

You have several years of experience in qualified work as a statistician, preferably within the public sector.

You have good knowledge of statistical analysis methods, in SPSS or equivalent statistical tools, as well as meritorious knowledge in R and Power BI. Experience of working with register data, survey studies, and/or large datasets is meritorious.

To thrive and fit in with us, your personal qualities are important. You are engaged and take initiative for development and improvement, and you work independently with your assignments. In your work, you show good teamwork skills and are service-oriented with a strong customer focus. You are a specialist in your field and take great responsibility for continuously developing your knowledge. Through a combination of good analytical ability, quality awareness, and creativity, you contribute to innovative thinking that can be implemented in practice and leads to results in the operation.

Application and Employment

The position is a fixed-term vacancy for 6 months with the possibility of extension if needed.

Before employment in patient-oriented work within Region Östergötland, you will be asked to fill out a health declaration.

We warmly welcome your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact customer service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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