Nexia SAB&T seeks to appoint a dynamic individual on a fixed term contract in Pretoria to fill the following position:
CTC: R869 007 per annum
DATA ANALYST (Ref: 01/03/2021)
Dynamic individual is to assist the Global Fund Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the National Department of Health Project Management Unit to collate, analyse and interpret TB/HIV data from various national health information systems such as Tier.Net, EDRweb, WebDHIS2 and other health information systems to ensure that informed decisions are made based on integrated data and to track that grant funds are spent optimally.
Job Description
Extracting and integrating TB/HIV data from various national health information systems such as Tier.Net, EDRweb, WebDHIS2 and other health systems to drive grant optimization and improvement.
Using predictive models and analysing TB/HIV data to unearth trends and patterns.
Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
Build and share data visualizations and self-serve dashboards.
Creating new, experimental frameworks to collate and integrate data from multiple sources.
Building electronic web-based tools to automate grant related data.
Correlating similar data to find actionable results.
Develop and implement web-based databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
Filter and clean data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Work with management to prioritize information needs and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive developmental solutions.
Qualification & Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Health Informatics, Information Management or Statistics, data management, information systems, information science or a related field is required.
At least 3 year’s work experience in public health (especially HIV/AIDS and TB) data management disciplines including data integration, modelling, optimisation and data quality or any other areas directly relevant to data engineering responsibilities.
IT skills, data governance skills, analytics skills and health domain knowledge with a technical or computer science degree.
Knowledge of programming languages like SQL, Python, R, and Scala
Ability to produce clear graphical representations and data visualisations of public health data.
Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
Experience with machine learning and AI.
Experience with big data technologies.
Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
It should be noted that the above position is a fixed term appointment that would culminate at the end of March 2022
Please forward your CV together with certified copies of your qualifications and identity document to: [email protected]
Please reflect the position you intend applying for in the subject line and include the reference number.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date must regard their response as unsuccessful, as communique would only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Nexia SAB&T reserves the right not to appoint.
THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED BY NEXIA SAB&T