Head Of Analytics And Data Science

Clinix Health Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Head of Analytics and Data Science to lead the Data & Analytics function. This role focuses on shaping the data vision and enabling data-driven insights to improve patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of leadership experience in data analytics, preferably in healthcare, and possess strong communication and influencing skills. This full-time position aims to drive digital transformation and build a high-performing data team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in data/analytics leadership roles, preferably in healthcare.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise data strategy, including robust reporting systems.
• Lead advanced analytics and AI initiatives to support digital transformation.
• Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing data team.
• Provide strategic support to clinical, finance, and hospital management.

Skills

Strong technical fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Education

Honours in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science

Job description

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The Clinix Health Group helps communities to live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare.

The group provides integrated world-class healthcare systems both internally and externally to the broader ecosystem in order to become a trusted local citizen.

Job Title

Head of Analytics and Data Science Location

Clinix Head Office

Reports To

Chief Information Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Head of Analytics and Data Science, to lead our enterprise Data & Analytics function, acting as custodian of data assets, architect of strategy, champion of analytics and AI, and trusted advisor to the business.

To shape the data vision, deliver measurable impact across clinical, financial, and operational domains, and serve as a key member of the digital leadership team.

The incumbent's leadership will empower the business with data-driven insights to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, pricing, and financial performance.

Minimum Qualifications Honours in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science.

Minimum Experience Minimum of 7+ years in data / analytics leadership roles (healthcare experience preferred).

Strong technical fluency and proven stakeholder engagement skills.

Demonstrated ability to scale data functions and manage budgets.

Minimum 3 years of people management experience.

Key Competencies Excellent communication

Change management

Influencing skills.

Deliverables Define and execute an enterprise data strategy, including the establishment and maintenance of robust reporting systems.

Drive data governance, quality, and compliance across the organisation.

Lead advanced analytics and AI initiatives to support digital transformation.

Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing data team.

Provide strategic support and advisory services to clinical, finance, and hospital management workstreams to achieve operational success.

Drive continuous improvement, proactively identify and manage operational risks.

Develop and maintain standards, policies, and SOPs related to Data Science, Analytics, and Business Intelligence.

Identify and implement innovative ways to improve business practices, processes, and synergies for increased efficiency.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

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