Data Analyst - Kisumu job at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI
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Vacancy title:
Data Analyst - Kisumu

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Data Science / Research ]

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Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 11 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop rigorous analysis strategies for abstracts, manuscripts, and program evaluation activities. Authorship as part of these analysis activities.
• Apply complex statistical techniques and methods in the processing and analysis of data
• Directly supervise and mentor the Statistician
• Develop and implement program tracking databases in support of program evaluation activities
• Organize and direct the study design, data collection, processing, analysis and publication of statistical data on various subject matter relevant to the YIA Oncology study
• Support investigators to operationalize research goals, refine statistical hypotheses, develop statistical analysis plans and explain statistical implications of results.
• Merge data across databases and check for data inconsistencies and outliers using STATA
• Clean and edit complex medical record data for analysis
• Generate data reports on program activities, both routine and as requested
• Document methodologies and procedures used in the compilation and analysis of data, as well as data sources and limitations of estimates and guidelines for their use
• Provide advice on sample size calculation
• Provide advice on the statistical interpretation and implications of results for program planning and decision-making
• Prepare tables, figures, results, and statistical methods narratives for abstracts and publications

Vacancy Requirements:
• Strong academic qualifications in Biostatistics/Statistics or Applied Mathematics as evidenced by possession of at least a Degree from a recognized University
• At least 4 years’ experience in statistical work at the professional level, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Advance level knowledge of statistical software: SAS and/or STATA data management is required
• In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications
• Demonstrated expertise in the following techniques is required: logistic and linear regression, mixed model, longitudinal data analyses, interrupted time series analyses, factor analyses, complex survey sample analyses, survival analyses, missing imputation, bootstrapping
• Fluency in English

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply



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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, June 11 2024
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 23-05-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-05-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-05-2067
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