KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
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:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | •Strong academic qualifications in Biostatistics/Statistics or Applied Mathematics as evidenced by possession of at least a Degree from a recognized University | Mandatory |
| 2 | •At least 4 years’ experience in statistical work at the professional level, preferably in a healthcare setting | Mandatory |
| 3 | •Advance level knowledge of statistical software: SAS and/or STATA data management is required | Mandatory |
| 4 | •In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications | Mandatory |
| 5 | •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 | Mandatory |
| 6 | •Fluency in English | Mandatory |
Application Procedure:
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