Biometric Statistician at Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

Ref: VA/3/5/2018

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Analysis of pest surveillance data, import and export data, DUS, NPT and any other data as required by the Corporation.
• Report writing upon data collection and analysis. 
• Planning for surveillance activities.
• Carry out candidate variety randomization; field layout for National Performance Trial (NPT) and Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS) tests.
• Provide and present reports on variety comparisons for purposes of official release.
• Receive and evaluate the NPT applications from crop Breeders/crop Breeding Institutions.
• Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.

 Key Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Bio-statistics/Statistics/ with strong quantitative research background or Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from a University recognized in Kenya. 
• Master of Science degree from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Excellent statistical computing skills, including proficiency in, SAS, SPSS and GENSTAT, Microsoft Office among others.
• Ability to write scientific publications/reports.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently.
• Good communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
• Experience with a Quality Management System.