5 Medical Informatics jobs in South Africa

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Durban campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Data Analysis-related modules, in the Law faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours degree in Statistics/ Data Science / Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Systems or a relevant qualification (A Masters qualification will be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum: 1 - 2 years relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Introduction to Data Analysis
• Computer Skills (All Levels)

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analytics and Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Vanderbijlpark campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Commerce-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours in ITC
• Certificate in Power BI

Experience:

• Relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Data Analytics (Power BI)
• Data Analysis

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Project:
Implementation Study on the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring

Location:
Remote

Duration:
12 months, part-time consultancy basis

Application Deadline:
20 October 2025

Background

An implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) was conducted in South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Uganda and Eswatini. The study generated quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences. We are seeking a qualified Biostatistician to support data analysis for an implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring, a long-acting biomedical HIV prevention method. The consultant will analyze quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences, producing report and publication-ready results to inform regulatory, policy and programmatic decisions.

Scope of Work

· Review study protocol, objectives, and datasets.

· Develop and finalize a statistical analysis plan (SAP).

· Clean and merge datasets

· Conduct appropriate statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariable analyses

· Provide guidance on data quality, management, and handling of missing data.

· Generate report and publication-ready tables, figures, and outputs.

· Contribute to interpretation of findings and drafting of results sections for reports and manuscripts.

· Participate in virtual meetings with the study team as needed.

Deliverables

· Finalize statistical analysis plan.

· Clean and merge datasets

· Write reproducible code (Stata/R/SAS preferred) and conduct appropriate statistical analyses.

· Comprehensive results tables and figures (report and publication ready).

· Analytical report summarizing findings.

· Contributions to reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and presentations as needed.

Qualifications

· Advanced degree (MSc) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative field, PhD preferrable.

· Demonstrated experience in analyzing implementation science or public health studies.

· Proficiency in Stata, R, or SAS.

· Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications or reports.

· Familiarity with HIV prevention research and/or women's health interventions desirable.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Level of Effort & Duration

Estimated 12 days per month (3 days/week) over 12 months (with flexibility based on agreed scope) from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. Remote, with communication primarily via email/virtual meetings.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience.

2. CV (max 4 pages).

3. Example(s) of previous analysis outputs (tables/figures/manuscript contributions).

4. Proposed daily or monthly consultancy rate.

Send applications to:

Deadline: 20 October 2025

HEALTH INFORMATICS OFFICER

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

HEAD QUARTER, WOODSTOCK (WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE)

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

We are seeking a Health Informatics Officer to strengthen our data management and analytics capacity across research and programmatic activities. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in REDCap and data systems integration with a solid understanding of public health research workflows. This role offers an opportunity to design, standardize, and automate data solutions that drive high-quality evidence generation and decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, Public Health, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.


• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in health informatics, research data management, or data systems administration.


• Proven experience with REDCap design and administration, Power BI dashboarding, and data integration (APIs, ETLs).


• Proficiency in data cleaning and analysis using R, Stata, Python, or SQL.


• Familiarity with health information systems, research data governance, and ethical data practices.


• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of data processing under pressure.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong work ethic and professionalism.

Advantageous:

• Basic knowledge of statistical packages (e.g., STATA, SPSS, SAS, SQL, Python or R) for data queries.


• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Protecting of Human Subjects.


• Postgraduate qualification in health informatics, Public Health, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.


• Experience implementing data standardization initiatives across multi-site projects.


• Understanding of data warehousing, cloud data infrastructure, or automated data pipelines.

Responsibilities:

Database and System Development

• Design, configure, and maintain REDCap and other health system databases and project templates to support standardized data capture across studies.


• Develop and document data dictionaries, validation rules, and metadata standards to improve data quality and system interoperability.


• Collaborate with project teams to ensure database structures align with study protocols, ethical approvals, and data governance requirements.

Data Integration and Workflows

• Develop and maintain data workflows, including API integrations and ETL pipelines, to connect REDCap with other health information systems or analysis platforms.


• Support the setup and optimization of data repositories for research and routine monitoring.

Data Quality and Analytics

• Conduct data cleaning, transformation, and quality assurance checks across multiple research datasets.


• Perform basic data analysis and visualization to support operational monitoring and scientific reporting.


• Collaborate with researchers to prepare data for advanced statistical or machine learning models.

Reporting and Visualization

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., in Power BI) to track key indicators and provide timely insights into project performance.


• Support the automation of key reports and indicator tracking tools for routine dissemination.

Capacity Building and Governance

• Develop training materials, SOPs, and user guides to strengthen team capacity in data collection, management, and analytics.


• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to staff and researchers on data systems and visualization tools.


• Ensure compliance with data governance, ethical standards, and information security policies.


• Support the documentation of data management plans and contribute to data sharing or access procedures.

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 5th November 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.