Main purpose of the job:
- To utilise analytical, statistical and programming skills to collate, harmonise, analyse and interpret large data sets and use this information to work with a team to develop data-driven solutions to health challenges
Location:
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital – Parktown, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Data collection
- Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data
- Contribute to the development of SOPs for the use and maintenance of the databases
- Ensure that all data files from field sites are uploaded timeously into the central database or as required for a research study
- Software development/programming and maintenance
- Disseminate data as instructed by study PIs and in accordance with legal and ethical requirements
Data analysis
- Extract data from multiple sources, sift and analyse data from multiple angles
- Design, implement analysis algorithms and statistical models
- Perform detailed exploratory data analysis and prepare a report
Quality assurance
- Ensure that databases are up to date
- Assist data coordinators at various project sites with data cleaning and quality control checks
- Resolve data discrepancies with the appropriate parties
- Ensure that all data cleaning and correction activities are fully documented
- Ensure software that has been developed for general use is carefully and fully annotated
Report management (related to data management and QC)
- Identifying of errors and inconsistencies in report
- Assisting data manager with resolution of errors and inconsistencies
- Assisting data manager in management of project related reports
Required minimum education and training:
- Master’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or another quantitative field
Required minimum work experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years working experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models, preferably in a research environment
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Knowledge with tools/software in data manipulation and analysis with coding experience and knowledge with several languages would be advantageous
- Database and programming experience would be advantageous
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Linux
- Should be meticulous and able to work under pressure
- Should be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good service delivery
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
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- The closing date for all applications: 07 February 2025.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.
Please note:
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Analysis
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- Data
- Healthcare
- Medical
- Research
About The Employer:
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC”) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.