About the position
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 company's 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
- Bachelor's 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 [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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