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Date Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary:
The biostatistician will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and reporting research projects conducted by the AMHRTF and its partners.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct statistical analysis (analyze, summarize and interpret) of quantitative data for projects using SPSS, STATA, or relevant data analysis software.
• Process data analysis outputs and perform interim and final analyses, based on author/investigator instructions for publication in journals or reports, or presentations in workshops or conferences.
• Write detailed data analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for grant applications, research protocols, or manuscripts.
• Calculation of sample size for proposed studies.
• Manage all statistical aspects of projects and advise researchers on study designs and analysis at project conception, grant application, implementation, and during analysis.
• Conduct predetermined frequent data quality checks and come up with ways of solving any issues that arise.
• Assign work and provide guidance to data entry clerks.
• Participate in designing data collection tools, questionnaires, and data collection templates.
• Keep abreast of new statistical methods
• In consultation with the supervisor, work within the projected timelines to ensure the assigned projects' objectives (in relation to analysis) are met.

Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a related field in a recognized university.
• Minimum of two-year experience as a statistician in medical research. Prior data analysis
• skills in clinical trials and longitudinal data are a priority for this position.
• Understanding of data management principles for clinical trials and medical research
• Excellent working knowledge of SPSS and STATA software
• Applied knowledge of advanced statistical models, such as generalized linear models, survival analyses, and mixed models
• Proficiency in report writing

Applicants should also have demonstrated abilities in the following:
• Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.
• Well-organized with good time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work ethics and team player.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving approaches
• Ability to learn and work under pressure

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke  and indicate BIOSTATISTICIAN 2023 as the subject line. Applications should be received by 18th February 2023.

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