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The DNDi Africa Liaison Office is seeking to recruit a junior statistician to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within the region.
Skills & Qualification


  • BSc Statistics with MSc in Statistics or Epidemiology

  • At least 3 years’ experience in managing large amounts of data, including writing data validation and consistency checks. Previous work on multi-centre clinical trials would be an added advantage

  • Proven skills in data analysis

  • Knowledge of data management software development

  • Knowledge of ICH GCP as it applies to data management and statistical analysis

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

  • Willingness and flexibility to travel as required

  • Shares DNDi mission and vision


Overall purpose of the job:

  • To ensure that all project data is analyzed and subjected to the required statistical tests based on the protocol and study designs

  • To ensure that final consistency checks on the data is done to assure its validity and completeness before any analysis can take place


Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Contributing to the design of the study protocols including sample size estimation and power analysis,

  • Perform random number generation and patient allocation for RCT

  • Develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)

  • Writing analysis programs to meet specifications of the SAP

  • Write and review the relevant statistical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Study Specific Procedures (SSPs)

  • Analyzing and interpreting the data from clinical trials and other studies,

  • Liaise with the Head of Data Centre and coordinating office (Regional Operations Manager) to develop quarterly and yearly work-plans to determine activities and targets for the period;

  • Identify and resolve data discrepancies in liaison with data managers.

  • Participate in validation of Clinical Data Management Systems including edit check programs.

  • Support study team in developing data collection tools and preparing data entry templates;

  • Contribute to CRF design and all other data management and statistical documentation

  • Perform additional management activities as required to provide high quality data for the purposes of analysis and/or regulatory submissions database creation and testing,

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding data and the organization;

  • Assist in writing the statistical section of the CSR


Terms of Employment:Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and in line with DNDi remuneration scales.Contract is 2 years, renewable by mutual agreement and subject to exemplary performance, 3 months probation, notice period 1 month.
 
Applications are due no later than: 25th September 2013 should be sent to:Regional Operations ManagerDNDi Africa Liaison OfficeKenya Medical Research InstituteCentre for Clinical ResearchP.O. Box 20778 00202, Nairobi, KenyaEmail: africarecruitment@dndi.org
Applications should include the following:

  • Letter of Application

  • Current Curriculum Vitae listing names of three references with contact details (Telephone and E-mail)

  • Contact Telephone Number


NB: Originals and copies of Certificates and Diplomas or transcripts will be required during the interview process.
DNDi is an equal opportunity employer