Data Scientist

3 weeks ago

WorkFromHome, South Africa 121talent Pty Full time

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. 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 visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn) Own transport is essential. Employment Information Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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