Role Overview

Parvana is hiring a Lead Data Scientist in Cape Town. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to supporting safe, reliable service delivery in a people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the team by managing data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive/Prescriptive Modelling, Python, SQL, AWS Cloud, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Feature Engineering, Software Engineering, Heal.
Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Lead Data Scientist.
Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.
Keep records, updates and handovers clear so decisions can be made with confidence.
Maintain a professional standard of delivery, communication and follow-through.

Requirements

Enough hands-on experience to understand the pace and standards of healthcare work.
Clear communication and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.
Sound judgement, ownership of assigned work and willingness to solve problems properly.
Comfort with the systems, tools or technical platforms mentioned in the source role.