Strategic Analytics & Data Science Leader — Healthcare

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

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.