US Embassy Statistician Jobs in Kampala - Uganda
US Embassy Statistician Jobs in Kampala - Uganda
Function of the PositionThe incumbent provides a broad range of statistical support to physicians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists,
and health service researchers working with projects led by and organizations supported by CDC-Uganda.
Support includes the application of appropriate statistical methods to the analysis of project data and the statistical investigation of issues related to research topics.
Incumbent provides statistical expertise as well as advanced computer programming for research and projects conducted by CDC-Uganda or to which CDC-Uganda lends support.
The incumbent works with the Associate Director for Science (ADS) office to ensure that reports and scientific publications are consistent and compliant with the CDC human subjects operating procedures and federal
regulations.
The job holder provides leadership in data management to CDC Uganda, developing processes and methods to increase the efficiency of study related and routine program data sets.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluation, Surveys and Surveillance
Provides technical support in all phases of the analytical process: design of studies; design of data collection instruments and systems; planning the analysis of data and selecting appropriate statistical techniques for analysis; data analysis, assessing the quality of data; interpretation, presenting the results of studies and dissemination of findings.
Technical support activities include but are not limited to planning data collection
activities, reviewing the quality of the collected data, the selection and implementation of the appropriate statistical methodology for analysis, and evaluating the precision and validity of the information collected.
Incumbent is responsible for determining that the appropriate statistical methodology is applied, underlying assumptions are addressed, and the results are interpreted and explained correctly.
The incumbent works with CDC Uganda and partner staff as needed to support in the design and optimization of data management
workflows.
The incumbent often works in a multi-disciplinary team setting with researchers having a wide range of quantitative sophistication. Incumbent routinely has multiple projects underway simultaneously with
competing project deadlines.
Protocol Reviews
The incumbent conducts detailed examination and analysis of all scientific protocols and reports submitted, ensuring that they are statistically and methodologically sound.
Works with the investigators to ensure compliance and provides inputs into protocols and reports.
The incumbent should ensure that the statistical considerations section is consistent with other parts of the protocol. If there are any amendments to the protocol,
the incumbent ensures that the addendum remains statistically sound and continues to be compliant with regulations.
The incumbent reviews the changes before submission for approval to the appropriate scientific review committee and the IRB. 40%
Reports and Publications
The incumbent is recognized expert on advanced methods of statistical analysis, advanced programming consultation and the utilization and analysis of complex multi-stage
survey data. Incumbent is relied on to design
or adapt creative statistical approaches which are implemented or used by other statisticians or researchers within CDC.
Programming duties can include creation, manipulation and analysis of large, complex data sets. These programs include appropriate weighting of statistical tabulations of data from surveys. Devises appropriate
methods for summarizing, interpreting and presenting the results of statistical analyses of data compiled from studies and projects.
Prepares advanced statistical reports, graphs, charts, tables and narrative material to be used in publishing the results of studies and in giving oral presentations. Independently defines input and output requirements, editing procedures and maintenance routines to ensure data quality.
Requires a thorough knowledge of the capabilities of SAS, EPIINFO, STATA or spreadsheet and data base software, and other PC applications. 15%
Qualifications Required
Education
Undergraduate degree in Statistics and a Master’s degree in the field of Biostatistics, Medical Statistics, or Public Health are required.
Prior Work Experience
Minimum of 3 years working experience in data management, programming and analysis position in the health field and in advanced analysis using either SPSS, SAS, STATA or any other statistical software is required.
Post Entry Training
CDC Mandatory training on ethics- Good Clinical Practice (2 weeks), on-going advanced statistical trainings.
Language Proficiency: (List both English and host country language(s) proficiency requirements by level and specialization)
Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English is required.
Must have the ability to read and write
technical manuals and scientific papers in English.
Job Knowledge
In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications is required.
Higher mathematical ability with a solid background in statistics and the calculus of probability is required.
Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric
techniques, along with categorical data analysis, and advanced statistical techniques are required.
Must have excellent knowledge of multiple statistical software is required.
Skills and Abilities
The ability to assess the requirements of a project and determine the most efficient and timely statistical techniques is required.
Computer skills including knowledge of statistical software is required, including
SAS, STATA, EpiInfo, SPSS, and/or other statistical software packages.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy Statistician Jobs in Kampala - Uganda
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