Statistician Job Vacancy in Kenya

Reference Number: STATS220715

Category: Statistics and Data Management

Grade: 6.01

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

JOB PURPOSE:To provide statistical support for ongoing studies in the Epidemiology and Demography Department.
REPORTS TO: Study PIs Senior Statistician

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing study analysis plan.
• Providing advice on randomization and frequently observing randomization.
• Liaising with trial and data managers and programmers about data quality and missing data, verifying data accuracy and validity.
• Scheduling and preparing reports of analyses for independent Data Monitoring Committees, Steering Committees, and publications.
• Actively interrogating the data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data, in order to verify the accuracy and validity of the data. Reporting and liaising with trial investigators, data managers and programmers on the quality of the data, and resolving any errors according to the study protocol.
• Discussing and interpreting results with colleagues and collaborators in the trial/study.
• Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met, coordinating with other members of staff and external collaborators as necessary
• Support the production of summary tables and graphics for interim and final analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Degree in Mathematics or Statistics
• 3 years experience in similar position with demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences
• Demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with one or more statistical packages (including Stata, R, SPSS or SAS) plus knowledge of any SQL-compliant DBMS (e.g. MS-Access, MS-SQL, MySQL Postgres, Oracle, DB2 etc); exposure to GIS analysis
• Proficiency with statistical and data management procedures (data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics, and inferential statistical output), and report generation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good analytical ability, planning and organisational skills
• Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/ follow laid down processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently/ with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 7th August, 2015.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).


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