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
How to apply:
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to [email protected] and indicate “BIOSTATISTICIAN 2023 as the subject line. Applications should be received by 18th February 2023.
