Surveillance Data Analyst

Oversee the development and sustainability of regular reports requested, externally or internally. 

■Ensure the capturing, collection, and storing of the data meets the regulatory framework

■Develop a detailed understanding of the information required by external and internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of pertinent, accurate information to support healthcare policy decisions

■Develop, implement, and maintain all data systems and SOP's for the NSS

■Improve the accuracy of data in the National Surveillance System (NSS) by working with IT specialists to resolve any data quality problems that are       identified

■Profile data and design and validate reports which support the information requirements of internal and external stakeholders

■Provide support to the National Surveillance System.

■Comply with any reasonable and lawful instruction issued by the manager.

■Develops, implements, and assesses tools for deduplication data sets.

■Degree (NQF 7) in Biological Sciences/Public Health/ Epidemiology/ IT/ Computer Science/ Business Management

■Five (5) years working in IT, specifically relational databases, business intelligence, data warehousing, and analysis

■Three (3) years knowledge of structured query language and use of data query tools

■Experience in the health sector environment (highly advantageous)

■Knowledge of spatial (GIS) reporting (Desirable)

■Knowledge of data quality management practices

■Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

■Analytical skills

■Problem-Solving skills

■Attention to detail

■Self-motivated

■Ability to work

■Time Management skills independently