Website The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer. The scope of the SAMRC’s research… read more includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of death in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health. Our vision Building a healthy nation through research and innovation Our mission To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research Francie van Zijl Drive Parowvallei, Cape; PO Box 19070 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa
Responsibilities:
Business analysis
Conduct analysis of organizational processes and needs and document recommendations for operational and strategic improvements based on industry trends
Engage with partners and funders to understand their business requirements, including applications, functionalities, look and feel – prioritising features based on business value.
Collaborate with SAMRC IT and Health Systems Research Unit to review business requirements to ensure understanding of project requirements and fit for purpose
Participate in meetings and document data mapping for integration of systems, changes/enhancements, and other related projects to understand how applications may have to change or are impacted by organization-wide initiatives
Prepare detailed business requirements documents and accurate functional specifications, defining use cases/ scenarios to guide system design
Facilitate project team meetings, and document and distribute minutes
Stakeholder Engagement
Provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders regarding business requirements to ensure technology applications support the client’s needs, with management of expectations
Report writing and presentation to different stakeholders
Systems design, and support
Participate in design meetings to ensure that required specifications are delivered on time, within scope and within budget, and ensure quality checks are in place verifying that the database adheres to relevant standards, regulations or policies.
Document workflows and processes that the database will support and highlight inefficiencies or bottlenecks that the database system could address.
Increase efficiency and productivity by suggesting improvements on training and standard operating procedures
Support E2D programme manager with project management and timely completion of deliverables and milestones relating to data systems development and/or improvement includes.
Requirements
3-year Bachelor degree with focus on Information Systems or related field
4 years’ experience in a Business Analysis Role in the IT environment
Industry recognized qualification in Business Analysis
Experience of overseeing or participating in the design, development and implementation of large-scale quality and efficient database systems
Project management experience
Advantageous
B Degree (Hons) – Computer science, information System or related
Experience in the public sector, specifically health sector.
Apply via company website ( http://www.mrc.ac.za/ ) or
samrc.mcidirecthire.com