The International Centre for
Reproductive Health (ICRH) is an international NGO involved in clinical
research and programme implementation in the field of reproductive health in
Mombasa.
ICRH currently invites applications
for the following position:
Title of Position: Data Analyst
Reporting to: M&E Manager
Job Summary: The statistician is responsible for all statistical
tasks of assigned projects or programs. Under general direction from the
M&E Manager, independently participates in planning, designing, and
implementation of research projects; analyses, interprets statistical data and
advices the ICRHK personnel on statistical interpretation and implications of
the results for program planning and decision making.
The incumbent serves as an expert of
advanced methods of statistical analysis, advanced programming consultation,
planning and conducting analyses of complex study design.
Key Responsibilities and % of time
Objective 1: Dataflow, statistical
design and analysis (60%)
- Provides advice/technical support to ICRHK
technical staff and ICRHK Implementing Partner staff (i.e. physicians,
epidemiologists, behavioral scientist and health service researchers) in
regard to the statistical aspects of research and program evaluation such
as study design, sample size determination, power analysis, data
management, analysis of data, presentation of statistical information and
other related issues.
- Analyze large scale data sets such as National
Censuses and Demographic and Health Surveys
- Interprets and analyzes data for ICRHK
technical staff and assists them in the interpretation of the statistical
implications of the data for public health policy and program activities;
assists in defining data to gather for surveillance, program evaluation
and research; gathers and reviews current statistical literature; assists
in defining population of interest and sample sizes for specific groups
for surveillance, program evaluation and research activities, and develops
statistical summary reports based on those activities.
- Assist in selection of statistical methods for
data analysis, in authoring and reviewing the corresponding sections of
the surveillance, program evaluation and research protocols and methods
sections of reports, abstracts and manuscripts, and in conducting the
analysis once datasets are created.
- Provide statistical technical assistance to
data management staff required to provide cleaned and verified datasets
for analysis, including efficient scoring, processing and extraction of datasets.
- Maintain learning of new analysis techniques
and show understanding of the rationale for the methods selected.
- Carry out any other task that would reasonably
be expected of a statistician to enhance the proper and efficient
functioning of the statistics and data management group in relation to
ICRHK, as required by supervisor or Project lead. This may include
responding to statistical queries from other functional areas.
Objective 2: Communicating results (15%)
- Collaborate with team members to write
protocols, reports, abstracts and manuscripts and to communicate
statistical results in meetings and conferences.
- Show a high level of attention to detail
during the compilation of large amounts of statistical output to ensure
accurate presentation of and reporting of results.
- Communicate statistical information to
non-statisticians both in written and spoken form.
- Prepare manuscripts related to statistical
methods.
Objective 3: Training and capacity
building (15%)
- Provide statistical education and training to
ICRHK technical staff.
- Guide/supervise junior statisticians in all
statistical matters, including statistical methods, sample size planning,
data entry, and development of data analysis plans, data analysis,
presentation of the results and review of protocols, reports and
manuscripts.
- Provide statistical expertise for seminars and
strategy discussions.
Objective 4: General (10%)
- Apply and promote statistical work based on
‘best practices’ and evidence-based principles
- Ensure that data including confidential
records in areas of responsibility are maintained appropriately
- Actively purse and participate in self
development activities in consultation with the supervisor e.g. attending
advanced training courses and seminars.
- Work effectively as a member of the team
Requirements
- An MSC in Applied Statistics or Bio-statistics
or a quantitative social science discipline (e.g. Demography, Economics).
- Proven high level proficiency in statistical
analysis and management of large datasets (e.g. Demographic Health Surveys
and censuses) using software’s like Stata, SAS, and SPSS.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on
experience in a similar position.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in
English.
- Evidence of scientific publications and/ or
scientific conference presentations is desirable.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill a bio data form
accessible on our website HERE
Application letter stating salary expectation and an up-to-date CV with names and addresses of three referees and telephone contacts should be submitted electronically to: Jobs@icrhk.org with subject: “Data Analyst”
The deadline for applications is 12th
February 2016, 5pm
ICRHK is committed to equal opportunities
and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections
of the community.
