Biostatistician

Isilumko Staffing (Jhb); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

NHLS/NIOH in Braamfontein seeks a Biostatistician to provide biostatistical expertise and lead research within occupational health and epidemiology.

The role requires MSc/PhD, 3–5 years post-master experience, a publications track record and proficiency in SAS, STATA, or R; responsibilities cover policy support, training, and collaborative studies.

Qualifications

• MSc Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 9)
• PhD in Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 10) (Desirable)
• 3-5 years’ experience post master’s degree qualification in Biostatistics
• At least 3 years research and data analysis experience
• Publication record (at least 5 publications)
• Knowledge of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Responsibilities

• Provide biostatistical support to government departments to develop workplace health policy and programs.
• Conduct biostatistical analyses as required for NHLS/NIOH projects.
• Plan and implement Occupational Health Research programs in public and private sectors.
• Develop statistical analysis plans for grants, publications, and reports.
• Coordinate training of health professionals and students to ensure capacity development.
• Contribute to lectures in biostatistics and epidemiology.
• Engage with multinational partners on programs of mutual interest.
• Undertake research in Public and Occupational Health.
• Contribute to national technical information service with epidemiological advice.
• Write scientific reports and peer-reviewed papers
• Comply with any reasonable instruction issued by the manager.

Education

MSc Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 9)

PhD in Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 10)

Tools

SAS

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

Biostatistician

DISCIPLINE: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE

LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN

POSITION: BIOSTATISTICIAN

PAY GRADE: D1

REFERENCE NUMBER: NIOH

Main Purpose of Job

To provide bio-statistical expertise, research, training and teaching within NIOH and nationally with both government and private entities to ensure relevant positioning of the Client.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing bio-statistical support to government departments in developing workplace health policy, systems and programs for Occupational Health
• Provide bio-statistical support to the organization as well as conduct biostatistical analyses as required
• Participate in the planning and implementation of Occupational Health Research programs in the workplace for the public and private sectors with respect to Occupational Diseases and injuries
• Review, advise and develop statistical analyses plans for grant applications and protocols, publications and reports
• Coordinate and participate in training of health professionals and students to ensure capacity development including development of CPD programs
• Contribute to lectures in bio-statistical and epidemiology courses
• Responsible for own professional development programs to ensure that s/he is informed of new developments within the discipline of bio-statistical, epidemiology and public health to increase knowledge base
• Engage with the multinational partners on programs of mutual interest with the NHLS-NIOH
• Undertake research in Public and Occupational Health to increase the body of scientific knowledge within the NIOH and with external collaborators
• Contribute to NIOH’S national technical information service by giving advice on various epidemiological and biostatical issues to practitioners, employers and trade unions
• Responsible for writing Scientific reports and peer reviewed papers
• Comply with any reasonable ad lawful instruction issued by the manager.

Minimum requirements and Key Competencies

• MSc Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 9)
• PhD in Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 10) (Desirable)
• 3-5 years’ experience post master’s degree qualification in Biostatistics
• At least 3 years research and data analysis experience
• Publication record (at least 5 publications)
• Knowledge of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Sound knowledge of statistical packages preferably SAS or STATA or R and advanced Excel
• Knowledge of record database management and data analysis
• Teaching and training
• Good scientific writing
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to process scientific and medical data
• Able to work independently
• Expertise in analysis of data
• Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions
• Data management skills
• Capability of communicating technical concepts clearly, concisely and understandably
• Good leadership, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams
• Attention to detail
• Methodical
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills.

GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS

Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents

should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc.

Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.

Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments.

All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.

At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.

Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.

The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.

Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.

This is an open bulletin; both internal and external applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.