The Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATH) is a
program under the auspices of Moi University School of Medicine and Moi
Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) whose aim is to provide sustainable
efforts in access to health care.
AMPATH wishes to fill the following positions:-
Research Data Manager – (1 Post)
The Role
- Liaise
with the Clinicians and the Biostatisticians in retrieving data and
organizing data for various research questions from the databases.
- Ensure
quality data for analysis by cleaning research data retrieved from the
databases.
Qualification and Experience
- Must
hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics or Mathematics or a
related field from a reputable university. Masters in Statistics or
Mathematics will be an added advantage
- Must
possess statistical and computer experience of more than 1 year.
- Must
be proficient in statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, S-Plus/R,
EpiInfo and spreadsheets.
- Must
be proficient in data analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data,
have knowledge of database management and retrieval methods.
Biostatistician - (1 Post)
The Role
- Advise
on appropriate statistical techniques.
- Analyze
data using appropriate Software and Methods.
- Advise
and perform appropriate queries from the database and assist in
development of associated databases.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters
degree required, preferably in Biostatistics or Statistics.
- A
basic degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental
Health, Economics, or any other related field.
- Proficiency
in statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, epi-info., Spreadsheets and
one or more years’ experience with analysis of complex datasets highly
desirable.
Systems Engineer/ Java Programmer -
(1 Post)
The Role
- Design,
develop and modify java-based applications.
- Design
and create mobile health programs primarily using the Android framework.
- Design
and create java programs, and develop applications on top of OpenMRS
(www.openmrs.org) software.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in IT/ Computer Science or related field.
- Be
in possession of a minimum of at least one year of related work experience
in Information Systems or programming.
- Experience
with OpenMRS development (www.openmrs.org), including at least
one patch successfully reviewed and applied to OpenMRS core code will be
an added advantage.
Terms of Employment
Successful candidates will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract basis with competitive salary and allowances.
Candidates meeting the above requirements and interested in the
positions should forward their applications indicating their salary
expectations, curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates to:-
AMPATH Chief of Party/CEO
AMPATH Centre
P.O. Box 4606
Eldoret
So as to reach him not later than 8th February, 2013.
More details of the above positions can be obtained from http://medicine.iu.edu/ampathresearch/index.php/announcements-events
