Senior Data Scientist

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Switch Consultants Full time

_**This Job is only open to citizens of the Republic of South Africa.**_

**MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB**

To use business data, visualisation and statistical methods to conduct analysis and provide insight and foresight into business performance; suggest analytical approaches and methodologies of improving operational performance; research, design and implement state of the art machine learning solutions to enhance the business.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS**
- Statistical and machine learning model maintenance and enhancement
- Promote the adoption of advanced data science and analytics across the organisation
- Support and leverage data management
- Mentor, develop and advise of Data Scientists

**REQUIRED EDUCATION**

**ESSENTIAL EDUCATION**
- Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science or related quantitative field

**DESIRED EDUCATION**
- PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science or related quantitative field

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**

**ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE**
- 6-8 years’ relevant working experience in data science building and implementing predictive models

**DESIRED EXPERIENCE**
- Experience in the healthcare industry

**REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Data science, mathematics, statistics, curiosity and creative problem solving
- Derive value from analytical output by explaining insights in layman’s terms
- Advanced analytics and understanding of machine learning algorithms e.g. Neural networks, boosting methods, clustering and random forest models
- Abreast with the latest developments in AI/ML, Data & Digital innovation and the resulting implications for the organization and healthcare industry
- Programming skills in scripting languages such as SAS, R, Python and SQL
- Proficient in Data Storytelling (analysing, explaining findings, and articulating business implications)
- Presentation skills (Tableau, SAS Visual Analytics, Power BI) to audiences from all levels of the company
- Subject Matter Expertise on all aspects of AI and ML. Can identify appropriate techniques/solutions for business & data problems
- Proficient in prescribed Mediclinic scripting languages, and can teach, review and optimize code written in these languages
- Knowledge of the Healthcare industry and related trends
- Critical and analytical thinking skills and inquisitiveness to discover patterns with data
- Managing data-driven projects that drive business value
- Exceptionally good computer skills and all-around technologically adept
- Knowledge and ability to build and deploy machine learning solutions using open-source and cloud technologies
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Education**:

- Doctorate (required)

**Experience**:

- Data science building and Implementing Predictive Models: 6 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/11/15


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