KEMRI-FACES Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI-FACES Senior Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya

Job title: senior data analyst (1 Position)
Vacancy Number: 52-07-2017
Reports to:
Duty Station: Kisumu
Duration: 1 year Renewable Contract
Program Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) lead the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment program supporting over 70 health facilities in Kisumu County.

Position Summary
In collaboration with the FACES investigators, the Senior Data Analyst will guide the analysis activities for the FACES program and have authorship opportunities on projects applying challenging statistical methods.
As the Senior Data Analyst, the incumbent will lead planning, designing and implementation of research projects, as well as analysis and interpretation of statistical data. He/she provides advice on implications of results for program planning and decision making. The Senior Data Analyst will provide mentorship and management support to the Statistician.

Duties and 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 FACES program

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 v 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

[Key Qualifications:[

Strong academic qualifications in Biostatistics/ Statistics or Applied Mathematics as evidenced by possession of at least a Master's Degree from a recognized University

At least 4 years’ experience in statistical work at the professional level, preferably in a healthcare setting

Advance level knowledge of statistical software: SAS and/or STATA data management is required

Required Experience:

In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated With computer applications

Demonstrated expertise in the following techniques is required: logistic and linear regression mixed model, longitudinal data analyses, inten"upted time series analyses, factor analyses, complex survey sample analyses, survival analyses, missing imputation, bootstrapping

Fluency in English

Other requirements:

Knowledge of the theory, systems and application of study design and statistical research methodology.

Ability to compile, correlate and analyze data and arrive at sound conclusions.

Ability to represent findings and conclusions effectively in appropriate tabular, graphic and written formats.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, public and private sector officials and regional professionals

Applications should include the following

A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the program

A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information 0 Name and phone number for two professional referees

Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer

Copies of academic and professional certificates

An example of STATA code demonstrating complex data management and analysis. Include the corresponding output of the code. (Do not include any datasets) Applications to be done online at www.faces-kenya.org/apply by 25th August 2017

for more see http://www.faces-kenya.org/about/career/