FHI 360 NGO Statisticians Jobs in Kenya
FHI 360 NGO Statisticians Jobs in Kenya
Directly reports to:Senior Technical Officer, Research
Duration:
1 year
Location:
Nairobi with 50% travel within Kenya
Position Description:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey under the Linkages across the Continuum of HIV Services for Key Populations Affected by HIV (LINKAGES) Project.
LINKAGES project goal is to accelerate the ability of governments and organizations working with key populations at risk of HIV to plan and implement services that reduce HIV transmission and extend the lives of those already living with HIV.
Job Summary:
The Data Coordinator III (Statistician) will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, Research and will be in charge of all aspects of data analysis.
S/he will develop an analysis plan ahead of time and initiate analysis as and when the data is cleaned and available.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the protocol review and modification as necessary pre-study, and during the study.
Develop data analysis plan and analyse data using appropriate software and methods and advise on appropriate statistical techniques for data analysis and interpretation.
Advise and perform appropriate queries from the database and assist in development of associated databases.
Providing advice on sampling and frequently observing sampling process.
Support the Data Coordinator II in actively interrogating data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data, in order to verify the accuracy and validity of the data.
Reporting and liaising with Principal Investigators, Senior Technical Officer, Research and Data Coordinator II on the quality of the data and resolving any errors according to the study protocol.
Liaising with Senior Technical Officer, Research and Data Coordinator II about data quality and missing data, verifying data accuracy and validity.
Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met, coordinating with other members of staff and external
collaborators as necessary
Monitor the study implementation process and adherence to protocol and methodologies as prescribed.
Support the Senior Technical Officer, Research to generate manuscripts and reports for submission to IRB, donor and other stakeholders
Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met, coordinating with other members of staff and external collaborators as necessary.
Scheduling and preparing reports of analyses for independent Data Monitoring Committees, Steering Committees, and publications.
Discussing and interpreting results with colleagues and collaborators in the trial/study.
Support the production of summary tables and graphics for interim and final analyses.
Minimum Requirement Standards:
Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Health, Economics or any other related field with 3-5 years’ relevant experience
Master’s degree required, preferably in Biostatistics or Statistics with 1-3 years’ relevant experience or PhD with 0-1 years relevant experience.
Proficiency in statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, epi-info., Spreadsheets with 3-5 years’ experience with analysis of complex datasets highly desirable.
Previous experience in epidemiological research studies.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance.
Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 18th October, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 NGO Statisticians Jobs in Kenya
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