Wits Health Consortium Internships 2022/2023… How to apply, intern requirements, eligibility, online application form, application closing date 2022-2023, salary scale, interview questions sample, and lots.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Wits Health Consortium Internship Programme 2022. Learn about the process you’ll take to complete the application below.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. An internship is used for a wide range of placements in businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field.
Wits Health Consortium Internship Application Details 2022/2023
Interested applicants can apply for the Wits Health Consortium Internship 2022 provided they qualify and meet the program requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.
Wits Health Consortium: Data Analyst Internship Programme 2022
The Department of Molecular medicine and Haematology (Wits University, School of Pathology), a syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium, is seeking a student Data Analyst to join the Research and Development (R&D) team.
This position involves managing the analysis and delivery of information to stakeholders, as well as applying research questions to national data for COVID-19, TB and HIV disease control.
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing, conceptualizing and conducting large, advanced spatial analyses as part of a data team.
- Develop database schemas and analytical methods needed to support project goals.
- Review existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
- Assist in the update and circulation of national and laboratory briefs for COVID-19.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.
- Work with team members to identify information needs and develop/enhance/modify reporting structures.
- Write and present scientific reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and abstract driven conferences.
- Perform literature searches in order to supplement specialist knowledge.
- Maintain or modify existing data and spatial databases.
- Analyse and report on patterns and trends through data and spatial mapping of data.
Required minimum education and training
BSc (Hons.) in:
- Data Science,
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
- Computer Science
- or a related field.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Preference will be given to students who are currently completing a MSc Degree
- Intermediate knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and relational database management system software (e.g., SQL)
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical software programmes (e.g., STATA, SAS, SPSS)
- Understanding of the design of database architectures, data warehouses, data migrations, visual design/ dashboards
- Knowledge of data quality management practices and data security and privacy
- GIS software knowledge and experience including Esri GIS core products (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) and an understanding of geospatial (GIS) reporting
- Research interest in priority diseases
- Knowledge or interest in epidemiology practices
- Advanced communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to translate technical information to non-scientific team members
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks within multiple ongoing projects
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
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