Data Scientist (2 Year Contract)

Main purpose of the job:

• The Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa), a syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium, in collaboration with the NICD is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Centre for Tuberculosis (CTB) team
• This position involves managing the delivery and analysis of information to stakeholders, as well as applying research questions to data for HIV and TB disease control

Location:

• NICD Sandringham Campus, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Assist in organizing, conceptualizing, and conducting large, advanced analyses as part of a team
• Review existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation
• Performing data cleansing to convert data into its desired form
• Develop database schemas and analytical methods needed to support project goals
• Maintain or modify existing databases
• Analyze and report on patterns and trends using advanced data analytical techniques
• Perform literature searches in order to supplement specialist knowledge
• Work with business owners to identify information needs and develop/enhance/modify reporting in order to support the NICD’s surveillance mandates, support healthcare policy and decisions
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical

Required minimum education and training:

• MSc Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics/Epidemiology, or a related field

Required minimum work experience:

• 1-3 years of professional work experience including experience with data and spatial data analytics

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python, R) and relational database management system software (e.g. SQL)
• Experience in statistical analysis and statistical software programs (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS)
• Understanding of the design of database architectures, data warehouses, data migrations, visual design/dashboards
• Research interest in priority diseases
• Knowledge or interest in epidemiology practices
• Knowledge of data quality management practices and data security and privacy
• Advanced communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks within multiple ongoing projects
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 02 December 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
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• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.