Biostatistician job at Makerere University School of Public Health
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Vacancy title:
Biostatistician

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Healthcare , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Makerere University School of Public Health

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 18 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Position Status: Short-term contract
Reports to: Principal Investigator

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Supervise collection of quantitative data.
• Conduct data cleaning and manipulation to generate analyzable datasets.
• Analyze quantitative data, particularly longitudinal datasets and time series data.
• Develop statistical models and perform data analyses using appropriate software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).
• Conduct quality control of statistical data, ensuring the validity and reliability of the analysis.
• Collaborate with the study team to interpret results and contribute to the preparation of reports and publications.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data analysis plans and methodologies.
• Support the development of reports and manuscripts from analysis.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Biostatistics or a closely related field (or nearly completed).
• Proficiency in statistical software: Stata, R, or SAS (candidates must be highly competent in at least one).
• Experience in analyzing longitudinal datasets and time series data is essential.
• Strong background in statistical modeling and data analysis techniques.
• Experience in managing and analyzing health-related data, especially HIV-related data, is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure
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• Applications and supporting documentation shall be submitted as one PDF file (addressed to the Dean - School of Public Health) not later than 5:00pm on 18th December 2024. Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject head of your email and provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, December 18 2024
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 11-12-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 11-12-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 11-12-2066
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