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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa
Closing date: 15/11/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 55244
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo 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 AREASSupport relevant business stakeholders through the application of advanced analytics, statistical modelling and machine learningStatistical and machine learning model maintenance and enhancementPromote the adoption of advanced data science and analytics across the organisationSupport and leverage data managementMentor, develop and advise Data ScientistsREQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, data science or related quantitative fieldDESIRED EDUCATION PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science or related quantitative fieldREQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 6-8 years' relevant working experience in data science building and implementing predictive modelsDESIRED EXPERIENCE Experience in the healthcare industryREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEData science, mathematics, statistics, curiosity and creative problem solvingDerive value from analytical output by explaining insights in layman's termsAdvanced analytics and understanding of machine learning algorithms e.g. Neural networks, boosting methods, clustering and random forest modelsAbreast with the latest developments in AI/ML, Data & Digital innovation and the resulting implications for the organization and healthcare industryProgramming skills in scripting languages such as SAS, R, Python and SQLProficient 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 companySubject Matter Expertise on all aspects of AI and ML. Can identify appropriate techniques/solutions for business & data problemsProficient in prescribed Mediclinic scripting languages, and can teach, review and optimize code written in these languagesKnowledge of the Healthcare industry and related trendsCritical and analytical thinking skills and inquisitiveness to discover patterns with dataManaging data-driven projects that drive business valueExceptionally good computer skills and all-around technologically adeptKnowledge and ability to build and deploy machine learning solutions using open-source and cloud technologiesStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsAll applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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