Infectious Diseases Institute Senior Statistician Jobs in Uganda
General Summary
The senior Statistician shall be responsible for compiling and analyzing research/general clinic data at the IDI. He/she must be a diverse individual, showing broad technical, organizational, and communication skills, and be capable of working individually and in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will operate in a multi-disciplinary team comprising clinical and basic scientists with the support of senior statisticians and epidemiologists based at IDI and partner institutions worldwide.
You will contribute to the design of trials and quality observational studies, support the development and deployment of statistical tools applicable to a broad range of clinical and laboratory-based research and conduct analyses of data.
Advise and assist the research team on study design and data analysis
Supervise and mentor junior Statisticians
Perform independent statistical analyses on data generated by the project and assist in communicating the findings in peer-reviewed publications or reports.
Carry out independent statistical analyses of clinical trials, under the supervision of the Head of Statistics unit; generate regular data safety monitoring committee reports and produce statistical reports.
Advise and assist the research teams on study design and sample size in preparation of grant applications
Manage the introduction and updating of Standard Operating Procedures for data processing and statistical matters as necessary.
Contribute to the development of trial protocols, the design of the case report forms and databases in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Contribute to the development of grant proposals
Advise and support non-statistical researchers with regard to basic statistics and statistical analyses
Follow STROBE and CONSORT statements for analyses of observational and clinical trial data respectively.
Person Specification
The following is a list of desirable for efficient and effective job performance.
It is not essential that the candidate must possess all of these.
Relevant university education, with a minimum of a master’s degree in statistics or a related field.
Ability to produce statistics for clinical management and research
Ability to process, analyze, and present study results in a quality publishable format
Experience in database design and data management
Proficient in statistical analysis software eg. R, Python, STATA, etc.
Experience in the development of Data Science models is an added advantage
Should possess an updated certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Institute Senior Statistician Jobs in Uganda
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