Public Health Analyst/Epidemiologist

SUMMARY:
Public Health Analyst/Epidemiologist

POSITION INFO:

Loooking for a skilled Public Health Analyst or Epidemiologist to provide analytic support to our client''''s health programmes. The successful incumbent will be expected to design, conduct and disseminate evaluations and data analyses, support learning and inform programme operations as part of the Public Health Team.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to inform programme operations and identify gaps in programme implementation
• Design, conduct and report on evaluations of programmes supporting health services
• Collaborate with programme teams to identify evaluation priorities
• Identify and initiate projects of broader interest aligned with organisational objectives
• Give input into content and design of routine data analyses and reporting dashboards
• Academic dissemination e.g. publications and conferences
• Other dissemination e.g. briefs and infographics, writing for lay audiences, websites or media
• Provide technical support and capacity-building on data analysis and learning within organisation and in the Department of Health
• Function as a member of the Technical Support Team and participate in multidisciplinary technical working groups

Essential qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in appropriate discipline (Public Health, Epidemiology, or closely related science)
• 2-3 years’ experience in the health sector, HIV/TB advantageous
• Experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS/STATA/R) required; GIS advantageous
• Ability to summarise, interpret and visualise complex data
• Scientific report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of South African health services

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