Principal Epidemiologist | Hybrid Role in Public Health

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Conference support

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Principal Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological investigations, design large-scale public health studies, and translate findings into evidence-based policies. This hybrid role balances fieldwork and remote data analysis, with opportunities to mentor junior epidemiologists and collaborate with health agencies.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Epidemiology or related field, 10+ years of experience, and expertise in SAS, R or Stata, driving advanced analyses and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Epidemiology or related field required with substantial research experience.
• Proven ability to design and conduct complex epidemiological studies.
• Strong leadership, project management and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers is essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, implementation, and analysis of epidemiological studies (cohort, case-control, surveillance).
• Investigate outbreaks and public health threats with timely reporting.
• Apply advanced statistical methods to epidemiological data.
• Translate findings into actionable public health recommendations and policies.
• Mentor and supervise junior epidemiologists and researchers.
• Collaborate with local, national, and international health partners.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals and funding efforts.
• Oversee data management and ensure data integrity.
• Stay updated with advances in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Kenntnisse

Epidemiology expertise

Advanced statistics

Leadership

Mentoring

Ausbildung

PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Principal Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological investigations, design large-scale public health studies, and translate findings into evidence-based policies. This hybrid role balances fieldwork and remote data analysis, with opportunities to mentor junior epidemiologists and collaborate with health agencies.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Epidemiology or related field, 10+ years of experience, and expertise in SAS, R or Stata, driving advanced analyses and