Summary/Overview Reporting to the Head, Strategic Knowledge Management, He/She will coordinate implementation of Strategic Information activities related to the WAIIDI project and determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of all research protocols and grants applications. . Duties and responsibilities: This position will carry out the following functions in the organization:
Work with the grant writing and research team of the organization to develop research proposals and grant applications for submission to external bodies
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of all research protocols and grants applications.
Analysis and interpretation of all programmatic and research data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques etc.
Design and maintain databases for all programmatic and research data in the organization
Development of research tools
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to funders and for publications
Work with the research team on preparation of all manuscripts
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics and public health
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience:
A University degree in any of the following or related fields: statistics and epidemiology, natural, medical or social sciences. Minimum of one year working experience
Degrees in public health (B.Sc. or MPH) will be an advantage. Experience in public health research is highly desirable
Experience in computer use, data collection, processing and use
Experience in data management in HIV programming and/or research project
Proven proficiency in statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI –INFO) and Microsoft packages (particularly Access)
Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention
Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system highly desirable.
Experience in Quality Improvement in HIV care is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
Basic data management and analysis skills
Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form
Report writing and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access
Team player with ability to work with minimum supervision
Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders
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Duration: 3months Opening Date: 3rd August, 2015 Closing Date: 17th August, 2015Method of Application for BiostatisticianMethod of Application for Temporary Research AssistantsEHAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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careers@ehainigeria.org
