SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Biostatistician
DISCIPLINE: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE
LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN
POSITION: BIOSTATISTICIAN
PAY GRADE: D1
REFERENCE NUMBER: NIOH0226.001.01
Main Purpose of Job
To provide bio-statistical expertise, research, training and teaching within NIOH and nationally with both government and private
entities to ensure relevant positioning of the Client.
Key Job Responsibilities
Responsible for providing bio-statistical support to government departments in developing workplace health policy, systems and programs
for Occupational Health
Provide bio-statistical support to the organization as well as conduct biostatistical analyses as required
Participate in the planning and implementation of Occupational Health Research programs in the workplace for the public and private sectors with respect to Occupational Diseases and injuries
Review, advise and develop statistical analyses plans for grant applications and protocols, publications and reports
Coordinate and participate in training of health professionals and students to ensure capacity development including development of CPD programs
Contribute to lectures in bio-statistical and epidemiology courses
Responsible for own professional development programs to ensure that s/he is informed of new developments within the discipline of bio-statistical, epidemiology and public health to increase knowledge base
Engage with the multinational partners on programs of mutual interest with the NHLS-NIOH
Undertake research in Public and Occupational Health to increase the body of scientific knowledge within the NIOH and with external collaborators
Contribute to NIOH’S national technical information service by giving advice on various epidemiological and biostatical issues to practitioners, employers and trade unions
Responsible for writing Scientific reports and peer reviewed papers
Comply with any reasonable ad lawful instruction issued by the manager.
Minimum requirements and Key Competencies
MSc Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 9)
PhD in Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 10) (Desirable)
3-5 years’ experience post master’s degree qualification in Biostatistics
At least 3 years research and data analysis experience
Publication record (at least 5 publications)
Knowledge of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Sound knowledge of statistical packages preferably SAS or STATA or R and advanced Excel
Knowledge of record database management and data analysis
Teaching and training
Good scientific writing
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to process scientific and medical data
Able to work independently
Expertise in analysis of data
Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions
Data management skills
Capability of communicating technical concepts clearly, concisely and understandably
Good leadership, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams
Attention to detail
Methodical
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills.
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human
Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification,
it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents
should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc.
Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert.
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and
applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks,
qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments
verifications.
Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any
other related assessments.
All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable
proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.
At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on
contract in similar or different positions.
Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before
they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS
employment Equity Targets.
Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the
advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that
the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be
adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.
This is an open bulletin; both internal and external applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.
