Data Scientist (Consultancy based)

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a leading provider in the Healthcare sector is looking to fill the consulting position of Data Scientist (project-based consultancy).

Scope of Engagement:

This position is a project-based consultancy or fixed term contract role. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering the outcomes outlined below independently. Services may involve a combination of remote and on-site engagement at the companys venues as required for project deliverables.

Purpose of the Role:

To apply advanced statistical modelling GIS analysis programming and mathematics to extract actionable insights from healthcare data enabling improved decision-making resource allocation and patient care outcomes across multiple venues.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Strategy:

Develop predictive models incorporating spatial operational and clinical data.
Use GIS mapping to identify referral patterns coverage gaps and service demand areas.
Provide actionable recommendations to management and clinical teams.

Finance & Data Management:

Analyse cost structures and optimise resource utilisation using statistical and mathematical methods.
Integrate GIS data with operational and financial datasets for holistic analysis.

Customer Centricity:

Ensure analytics outcomes align with improving patient experience and accessibility.

Governance:

Ensure all data handling meets healthcare compliance standards.
Maintain rigorous documentation of analytical methods and model assumptions.

Systems Technology and Equipment:

Work with IT to integrate advanced GIS and analytics tools into operational systems.
Use Python R and SQL for analysis modelling and automation.

Operations:

Create interactive dashboards combining statistical and GIS visualisations.
Monitor operational KPIs and forecast future trends.

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Senior Certificate
Bachelors degree in data science statistics or related quantitative field
3 - 5 years demonstrated experience in GIS programming mathematics and statistics
Demonstrated experience and detailed understanding of source to target mapping
Microsoft Office products
Customer service experience
Working in healthcare would be beneficial.

Core Competencies:

Advanced statistical mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to translate technical findings into business insights for non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving and innovation mindset.
Cross-disciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Proficiency in data visualisation and presentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Technical Competencies:

GIS (ArcGIS QGIS or equivalent)
Programming (Python R SQL)
Machine learning algorithms and statistical modelling
Data visualization (Power BI Tableau Matplotlib Seaborn)

Own transport is essential.

If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Our client a leading provider in the Healthcare sector is looking to fill the consulting position of Data Scientist (project-based consultancy). Scope of Engagement:This position is a project-based consultancy or fixed term contract role. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering the ou...