Junior Statistician Job Vacancy at Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) in Kenya October 2013
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is a not – for – profit organization whose main objective is to improve the quality of life and health of people suffering from neglected diseases by using an alternative model to develop drugs for these diseases.
DNDi, in collaboration with KEMRI and other Institutions in Africa is currently conducting a multi-country and multi-centre clinical trial on Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar).
The DNDi Africa Liaison Office is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within the region.
Position: Junior Statistician
Reporting to the Head of Data Centre
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 Manager
DNDi Africa Liaison Office
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Centre for Clinical Research
P.O. Box 20778 00202,
DNDi Africa Liaison Office
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Centre for Clinical Research
P.O. Box 20778 00202,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: 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