Lead Data Analyst

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000099/Chels

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Work with data that follows a generation—and helps shape their future.

The Centre for Child and Adolescent Lung Health (CHILD) at the UCT Lung Institute is looking for a Lead Data Analyst to join the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS)—one of South Africa’s most established longitudinal birth cohort studies. This is a full-time, 12-month contract (with the possibility of renewal), based at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

POSITION INFO:
ð¡ Why this role matters
DCHS follows over 1,000 mother–child pairs from birth into adolescence, generating rich, multi-dimensional data to understand:

Childhood lower respiratory illness
Long-term health outcomes, including chronic disease
The interaction of environmental, biological, and social risk factors

With over a decade of follow-up, strong international collaborations, and an extensive publication record, this study offers a rare opportunity to work with deep, complex longitudinal data that drives meaningful research.

â What you bring:

Honours degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography, or Public Health (quantitative focus)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical research and statistical analysis
Strong working knowledge of STATA and experience with R or similar tools
Experience with data management platforms (e.g. REDCap)

â Advantageous

Experience in maternal or child health research
Knowledge of longitudinal data analysis
Experience working in a collaborative research environment
Publication experience in peer-reviewed journals
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge

Your analytical expertise will support high-impact research exploring the drivers of child health and disease across early life and adolescence.

ð What you’ll drive:

Provide leadership and mentorship to the data team, fostering strong performance and development
Define and evolve data strategy, frameworks, and best practices across projects
Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable data outputs aligned to research objectives
Uphold robust data governance, quality, and security standards
Partner with Principal Investigators to prioritise and respond to data requirements
Manage workflow and resource allocation across multiple studies and requests

ð§ Where you’ll add value

Interpreting complex longitudinal data and translating it into meaningful insights
Supporting both experienced investigators and emerging researchers/students
Strengthening data quality and ensuring robust, reliable outputs
Contributing to a research environment with high publication output

Your work will directly support research that improves understanding of child health and contributes to evidence shaping future healthcare approaches.

ð Role Information:

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
Based across Red Cross Hospital, Rondebosch & includes travel to local clinics

â³ Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ð EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equitable employment practices and diversity in the workplace. Appointments will be made in accordance with the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s Employment Equity Plan.

ð POPIA STATEMENT
Your personal information will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and used solely for recruitment purposes, including reference checks. By applying, you consent to this process.

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