Job Description
Position: Statistician KMR 5 (1 position)
Location: Kisumu
Duration: One (1) year with a possibility of extension
Reporting to: Work closely with the Study PIs and the Principal Statistician in the unit
Minimum Requirements
-A Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Health Informatics
-At least 4 years’ experience in similar position with demonstrated research
experience, in the health/medical research
-Excellent computer skills and familiarity with one or more statistical packages
(including Stata, R or SAS)
-Knowledge of any SQL-compliant DBMS (e.g. MS-Access, MS-SQL, MySQL Postgres,
Oracle, DB2 etc); exposure to GIS analysis an advantage
-Proficiency with statistical and data management procedures (data cleaning,
manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics, and inferential statistical
output), and report generation.
-Knowledge of Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence
-Knowledge and training in epidemiology
-MUST have contributed to 1-3 publications of which at least 1 s/he is the first author
Skills and Abilities
-Good analytical ability, planning and organisational skills
-Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/ follow laid down processes and
procedures
-Ability to work independently/ with minimum supervision and within stipulated
deadlines and schedules
-Confidentiality and integrity
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Job description; Provide statistical support and data management oversight for ongoing
studies in the Family Health Unit. The successful candidate will work with the Principal
Statistician, Data Management team, Study Coordinators and the Principal Investigators in
planning for data analysis, setting up of analytical datasets, help junior staff carry out
analysis using the appropriate tools and technique;, guide data validation and cleaning
process; and finally analysing the data. The holder of this position shall be based at the
KEMRI-CGHR
Duties and Responsibilities
-Developing study analysis plans and inputting into data management plans
-Guide database development for study data management
-Overseeing data entry, conducting routine data checks, resolving queries and
generating reports.
-Liaising with trial and data managers and programmers about data quality and
missing data, verifying data accuracy and validity. Scheduling and preparing progress
reports and/or analyses for independent Data Monitoring Committees, Steering
Committees, and publications.
-Actively interrogating the data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data, in order to
verify the accuracy and validity of the data. Reporting and liaising with study
investigators, data clerks, data managers and programmers on the quality of the data
and resolving any errors according to the study protocol.
-Discussing and interpreting results with colleagues and collaborators in the
trials/studies.
-Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met,
coordinating with other members of staff and external collaborators as necessary
-Support the production of summary tables and graphics for interim and final analyses
-Preparing and depositing research data and documentation for curation and archiving
-Ensuring that all study data processes complies with the appropriate data protection
regulations
Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service
and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is as per the stated salary scale, which is based on academic
level, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Application Documents
-Letter of application (Include vacancy)
-Most current CV with names of at least 2 referees
-Copies of academic and professional certificates
-Copy of Certificate of good conduct
-KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
-Clearance Certificate from HELB
-Copy of certificate of clearance from Credit reference Bureau