Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will lead all components of data analysis and dissemination at the Department of Laboratory Services (DLS), Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead laboratory data analysis component on key issues such as TB, Malaria, COVID-19 surveillance, Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV, HIV Viral load, and HIV Drug resistance among others.
• Analyse all laboratory data and data from different disease components as well as genomic data with a view to identify current trends and predict future trends.
• Develop disease heat maps based on data analysed.
• Develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures related to data analysis.
• Generate data collection forms, train on their use, and spearhead data analysis.
• Prepare laboratory data for journal publications and online submissions.
• Develop public dashboards based on data generated.
• Lead the writing of grants with aspects of data analysis.
• Coordinate quality assessment of data generated and/or submitted to the NPHL by affiliated laboratories.
• Lead quality assurance compliance including
• ISO certification of the data analysis unit.
• Raise requisitions related to data analysis.
• Prepare policy briefs based on analysed data and advise the Head, DLS on key components of these briefs.
• Train and mentor staff and students on laboratory data analysis.
• Any other duties assign by the Head DLS or Head, NPHL.

Required Qualifications
• Education
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Biostatistics, or other relevant fields.
• Masters of Science in Statistics applicable to the medical field is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in analysing big data sets of biomedical nature.
• At least one publication as a lead, second or last author in a recognized journal.
• Proven experience in grant and proposal writing, at least having one successful application.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
• Should have basic skills in disease mapping.
• Should have basic skills in design and trial of field data collection tools based on forms and digital platforms.
• Must have sufficient computer skills applicable to data analysis.
• Must be proficient on R, STATA, SAS, Data analysis software
• Must have sufficient skills to data-mine and synthesize data for conversion to various dashboards accessible to experts in subject matter and to the public.
• Languages
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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