Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Business analysis<\/p>\n
\tConduct analysis of organizational processes and needs and document recommendations for operational and strategic improvements based on industry trends
\n\tEngage with partners and funders to understand their business requirements, including applications, functionalities, look and feel \u2013 prioritising features based on business value.
\n\tCollaborate with SAMRC IT and Health Systems Research Unit to review business requirements to ensure understanding of project requirements and fit for purpose\u00a0
\n\tParticipate 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
\n\tPrepare detailed business requirements documents and accurate functional specifications, defining use cases\/ scenarios to guide system design
\n\tFacilitate project team meetings, and document and distribute minutes\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement<\/p>\n
\tProvide feedback to internal and external stakeholders regarding business requirements to ensure technology applications support the client’s needs, with management of expectations
\n\tReport writing and presentation to different stakeholders<\/p>\n
Systems design, and support<\/p>\n
\tParticipate 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.
\n\tDocument workflows and processes that the database will support and highlight inefficiencies or bottlenecks that the database system could address.
\n\tIncrease efficiency and productivity by suggesting improvements on training and standard operating procedures
\n\tSupport E2D programme manager with project management and timely completion of deliverables and milestones relating to data systems development and\/or improvement includes.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\t3-year Bachelor degree with focus on Information Systems or related field
\n\t4 years\u2019 experience in a Business Analysis Role in the IT environment
\n\tIndustry recognized qualification in Business Analysis
\n\tExperience of overseeing or participating in the design, development and implementation of large-scale quality and efficient database systems
\n\tProject management experience\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Advantageous<\/p>\n
\tB Degree (Hons) \u2013 Computer science, information System or related
\n\tExperience in the public sector, specifically health sector.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.mrc.ac.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
samrc.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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