Public Health Analyst/Epidemiologist

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008322/DN

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

55 000

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled Public Health Analyst or Epidemiologist to provide analytic support to health programmes.

POSITION INFO:

The following criteria MUST be met:

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.

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

Key duties and responsibilities

Conduct data analysis to inform programme operations and identify gaps in programme implementation
Design, conduct and report on evaluations of company’s 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 Anova and in the Department of Health
Function as a member of the Technical Support Team and participate in multidisciplinary technical working groups

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