Healthcare Data Scientist: Policy & Decision Analytics

LIFE Healthcare Group; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Data Scientist to support funder strategy and health policy development through predictive analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 4+ years of experience, strong statistical and machine learning skills, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The closing date for applications is November 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an analytics environment.
• Experience with statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Strong technical knowledge in complex analysis.
• Healthcare experience will be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support funder strategy and health policy development using data analytics.
• Extract insights from structured and unstructured datasets.
• Work collaboratively with the data engineering team.
• Prepare actionable insights for a non-technical audience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical techniques

Machine learning techniques

Python

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field

Honours-level degree preferred

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Data Scientist to support funder strategy and health policy development through predictive analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 4+ years of experience, strong statistical and machine learning skills, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The closing date for applications is November 28, 2025.