Junior Epidemiologist

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Study Design and Analysis

  • Design and implement epidemiological studies and surveys to investigate public health issues.
  • Develop research protocols, including defining study populations, sampling methods, and data collection procedures.
  • Conduct complex statistical analyses using appropriate biostatistical methods and software.
Data Management
  • Collect, manage, and analyse large datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Develop and maintain databases for epidemiological research.
  • Implement data cleaning and pre-processing procedures to prepare data for analysis.
Administration and Operations
  • Provide support on data collection and collation and analysis by utilizing statistical methods and software to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Assist preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on epidemiological findings including production of monthly epidemiological bulletins for internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting and Dissemination
  • Provide support on data collection and collation and analysis by utilizing statistical methods and software to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Assist preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on epidemiological findings including production of monthly epidemiological bulletins for internal and external stakeholders.
Required Minimum Qualification
  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Masterxe2x80x99s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Strong foundation in epidemiological methods and statistics.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical methods and software (e.g., STATA, R, SAS, SPSS).or relevant packages.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • The successful candidate will have a passion for public health, a commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry, and the ability to translate research findings into actionable public health strategies.
Closing Date: 07 July 2024

Right To Care

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.za will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1331930
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned