Senior Biostatistician

Background

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Kenya (CDC-Kenya) to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its partners to conduct HIV/STI surveillance, survey and evaluation activities. We are recruiting an individual through our affiliated international NGO Global Programs for Research & Training to serve as the Senior Biostatistician.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Medical Epidemiologist, the Senior Biostatistician’s key roles and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

• Lead a team of statisticians and data management staff to provide support in data management and analysis for all HIV surveillance, surveys and evaluations projects including surveys, program evaluations, bio-behavioural surveys, program and laboratory data analysis and others as needed.
• Provide strategic guidance to analysis work within the organization, MOH, partners and CDC-Kenya.
• In collaboration with other epidemiologist, lead the development and implementation of data analysis plans for projects and surveys.
• Lead writing of sections of protocols, reports, presentations that are relevant to statistical expertise including sampling methodology, sample calculations, data management and analysis.
• Lead the development of training materials and/or courses in statistical analysis in coordination with capacity building advisor and epidemiologist.
• Work with team leads to facilitate dissemination of work through presentations, reports and scientific manuscripts.
• Work with the HIS team by providing input and guidance in development of data collection tools for surveys and programs.
• Mentor and provide guidance to statisticians, surveillance officers on statistical analysis work.
• Participate in data analysis, report and manuscript writing workshops for MOH and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, CDC-Kenya and other agencies and institutions, and key partners.

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD in biostatistics or epidemiology with 6 years+ work experience or master’s degree with 15 years+ is required.
• Minimum of ten years working in public health and/or epidemiology related field is required.
• Broad knowledge of concepts of public health, epidemiology, statistics and surveillance.
• Demonstrated experience and technical expertise with management and analysis of complex survey data, multivariate analysis, modeling, and geo-spatial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience preparing survey and surveillance protocols, technical reports and scientific manuscripts.
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring junior statisticians and/or data managers.
• Demonstrated experience providing training and capacity building on statistical analysis and statistical packages.
• High-level proficiency both in SAS and STATA statistical software packages.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Other Desired Skills/Qualities:

• In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications.
• Ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision, prioritize program activities, manage multiple activities with competing timelines and deadlines, and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, subordinate staff, as well as partner and funding organizations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complicated statistical and epidemiological information to diverse audiences in a clear and concise manner, both in written and oral form.