Reliance Health’s mission is to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible in emerging markets. From Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and beyond, we offer comprehensive health plans tailored to both employers’ and employees’ needs through an integrated approach that includes telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities. By leveraging advanced technology, we are transforming the healthcare landscape, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone.
We are hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead the transformation of complex datasets into actionable insights that drive strategic business outcomes. The role involves designing and deploying advanced machine learning models, performing statistical analysis, and creating clear, impactful data stories for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, curious, and collaborative, with experience in end-to-end data science project delivery, including model deployment, experimentation, and evaluation.
As a Data Scientist, you will do the following:
Lead end-to-end data science projects, from data collection and preprocessing to model deployment and delivery.
Design, implement, and maintain advanced ML models, including regression, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLP applications.
Write optimized SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
Translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and implement scalable analytical solutions.
Monitor model performance, conduct A/B tests, and implement improvements to maintain accuracy and reliability.
Document methodologies, workflows, and data dictionaries to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
Mentor and guide junior data scientists, promoting best practices and technical excellence.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or ML roles, including production-level model deployment.
Expertise in at least two areas of data science, managing projects end-to-end from technical implementation to stakeholder delivery.
Strong proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation, ML modeling, and NLP.
Expert-level SQL skills for large-scale data querying and analysis.
Experience with regression, clustering, anomaly detection, NLP, and conducting experiments/A-B tests.
Skilled in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, seaborn).
Solid understanding of statistics, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead projects that deliver measurable business impact.
Benefits
At Reliance Health, we prioritize our people and their well-being. Our benefits package is designed to support your success, growth, and happiness. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Remote-First Environment Work from anywhere while staying connected to a vibrant, collaborative team.
Competitive Salary and BenefitsWe offer a salary that’s benchmarked against the best in the industry, ensuring your expertise and impact are fully rewarded.
Premium Health Insurance Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, because your well-being comes first.
Unlimited Leave Take the time you need when you need it—no limits, no questions.
Meaningful Impact Play a key role in transforming customer experiences and shaping healthcare innovation.
Collaborative Work Culture Join a supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment that celebrates diversity.
Growth Opportunities Access tools, mentorship, and resources to elevate your skills and career.
Learning & Development Allowance We provide an allowance to support your ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement.
This is more than a job—it's a chance to grow, thrive, and make a real difference. At Reliance Health, your journey matters.
Reliance Health is a healthcare company operating across emerging markets including Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal with a mission to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible. The company offers comprehensive health plans tailored to employers and employees through an integrated approach combining telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a network of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities. Leveraging advanced technology, Reliance Health transforms the healthcare landscape by improving efficiency and accessibility for diverse populations in emerging markets.
