Biostatistician Job Vacancy: Academic Model Providing Access To Health Care (AMPATH)

The Academic Model Providing Access To Health Care (AMPATH) is a project under the auspices of Moi University School of Medicine and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in HIV Prevention and Care.

Besides the MTRH site, AMPATH also runs satellite clinics at 23 outreach sites in Rift Valley, Nyanza & Western provinces.

Position: Biostatistician (1 Post)

The Role:

Reporting to the Associate Program Manager-Research at AMPATH Centre in Eldoret, the successful candidate will do the following: -

• Design Research Protocols.
• Develop Research Methodology.
• Advise on appropriate Statistical Techniques.
• Analyze data using appropriate Software and Methods.
• Prepare statistical Reports and Presentations.
• Advise and perform appropriate queries from the Database and assist in development of associated databases.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be a good communicator and be in possession of:-

• At least a Masters degree preferably Biostatistics or Statistics.
• A basic degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Health, Economics, or any other related field.
• Proficient in statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, epi-info., Spreadsheets.
• Conversant with word processing and PowerPoint Presentation.
• 1 year experience in research and complex data analysis is a must.

Terms of Employment

The successful candidate will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances.

Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of current remuneration to:-

The Program Manager
P.O. Box 4606
Eldoret

So as to reach him not later than 4th December 2009

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be Contacted.

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