Lead Data Scientist at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

INTRODUCTION

Momentum Health Solutions, an entity of Momentum MetropoIitan Holdings Limited (MM), delivers sustainable, integrated health solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. We build and maintain a culture of innovation, and create value through unique insights of how to achieve specific outcomes by using a defined set of Health capabilities.

ROLE PURPOSE

Be the lead on end-to-end data science projects, by developing models and providing insights to enable business decision making.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or other quantitative field
• Preference for minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in quantitative analytics or data modelling
• 2 to 5 years as a Data Scientist, with experience leading projects from start to end.
• 2 to 3 years algorithmic programming
• Proficient in R or Python (non-negotiable)
• Skills in Java, SQL, DCS, noSQL or postgresql (advantageous)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK OUTPUTS

• Identify and develop Predictive and Prescriptive Models to enable better decision making of business.
• Identify, understand and interpret data structures across various databases within the business to facilitate data analysis and continuous monitoring activities.
• Delve for insights in data and processes to help improve the business.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
• Enable the realisation of the financial business benefits accruing including minimisation of operational costs by ensuring that solutions are implemented effectively.
• Model and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact on critical business processes and/or decisions.
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentation.
• Provide and compile data models to proactively identify risks within business, provide insight and to promote reuse and accuracy of reporting.
• Perform data modelling to identify trends and patterns that highlight anomalies, identify relationships and tracking exceptions.
• Build, maintain, and improve on multiple real-time decision systems by applying advanced statistical and predictive modelling techniques.
• Implement data management solutions that enable or enhance the data availability within the relevant systems.
• Manipulate data through the various databases and conduct trend analysis using the relevant tools.
• Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of data and reporting processes.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend adjustments.
• Define service practices which build rewarding relationships, encourage innovation and allow others to provide exceptional client service.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and MM values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Execute effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted.
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.
• Support the building of the team's capability in order to ensure that the team is equipped to strategically partner with business and provide leading solutions.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Business Acumen
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Impact and Influence
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

We reserve the right not to fill the vacancy. Should you not receive any response in respect of your application within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.