Public Health Data Specialist

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Public Health Data Specialist in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Public Health Data Specialist

(Thirty months contract)

About The Job

The CSIR has a fixed term vacancy for a Public Health Data Specialist in the e-Government Impact Area within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institution Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for applying public health data expertise to support the development and delivery of data products that enable evidence-based decision-making. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with public health stakeholders to understand, analyse and document requirements for public health data products.
• Provide subject matter expertise on public health data, health information systems, health data standards and reporting requirements to support the design and delivery of public health data products.
• Translate public health data requirements into data products, analytical outputs, dashboards, reports and digital solutions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support the design, development, testing and implementation of public health data products.
• Provide ongoing product direction throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support data quality, interoperability, health data standards and governance requirements within public health data products.
• Facilitate product reviews and user feedback sessions to support continuous product improvement.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in public health, health informatics, data science, informatics, computer science, information systems, statistics, biostatistics, or a related fields with at least six years' relevant experience working with public health data, health information systems, digital health platforms, health data standards, interoperability, health reporting, health analytics, or similar public health data environments;
• A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be advantageous;
• Demonstrated experience translating public health data requirements into data products, analytical outputs, dashboards, reports, or digital solutions.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with public health stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams to support the delivery of data-driven solutions.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business and public health requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

What's in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at ***email_hidden***

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date, and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.