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  • Posted: Jan 30, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 18, 2023
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    Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation (AMHRTF) is a non-governmental organization in Kenya, dedicated to research in mental and neurological health as well as substance use research to generate evidence for policy and best practice in the provision of affordable, appropriate, available and accessible mental health services.
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    Biostatistician

    Position Summary:

    The biostatistician will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and reporting research projects conducted by the AMHRTF and its partners.

    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct statistical analysis (analyze, summarize and interpret) of quantitative data for projects using SPSS, STATA, or relevant data analysis software.
    • Process data analysis outputs and perform interim and final analyses, based on author/investigator instructions for publication in journals or reports, or presentations in workshops or conferences.
    • Write detailed data analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for grant applications, research protocols, or manuscripts.
    • Calculation of sample size for proposed studies.
    • Manage all statistical aspects of projects and advise researchers on study designs and analysis at project conception, grant application, implementation, and during analysis.
    • Conduct predetermined frequent data quality checks and come up with ways of solving any issues that arise.
    • Assign work and provide guidance to data entry clerks.
    • Participate in designing data collection tools, questionnaires, and data collection templates.
    • Keep abreast of new statistical methods
    • In consultation with the supervisor, work within the projected timelines to ensure the assigned projects' objectives (in relation to analysis) are met.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a related field in a recognized university.
    • Minimum of two-year experience as a statistician in medical research. Prior data analysis
    • skills in clinical trials and longitudinal data are a priority for this position.
    • Understanding of data management principles for clinical trials and medical research
    • Excellent working knowledge of SPSS and STATA software
    • Applied knowledge of advanced statistical models, such as generalized linear models, survival analyses, and mixed models
    • Proficiency in report writing


    Applicants should also have demonstrated abilities in the following:

    • Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.
    • Well-organized with good time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Work ethics and team player.
    • Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to demonstrate problem-solving approaches
    • Ability to learn and work under pressure

    Method of Application

    We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke and indicate BIOSTATISTICIAN 2023 as the subject line. Applications should be received by 18th February 2023.

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