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Senior Biostatistician
2 weeks ago
Overview:
Reference
DTHF-053
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location:
- South Africa
- City of Cape Town Metro
- Cape Town
Job Type
Contract
Posted
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Closing date
30 Jun :59
SENIOR BIOSTATISTICIAN
THREE (3) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
OR
CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to provide bio-statistical leadership and support to principal investigators for project planning, implementation, and data analysis across DTHF projects and sites.
Non-South African citizens or permanent residents must be in current possession of a valid critical skills work visa/permit.
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters in Biostatistics or Statistics
- At least 5years biostatistical experience postdegree
- At least 4years of experience in managing large datasets and calibrating data using statistical modelling techniques.
- At least 2years experience analyzing data from clinical trial studies
- At least 1 year experience leading teams of junior analysts and statisticians
- MUST have expertise with statistical software packages, such as STATA and Rstudio
- Highly experienced in implementing independent data analysis projects and running them to completion
- Must have proven record in dissemination of research study results where contribution was as study biostatistician (i.e., peer reviewed manuscripts and conference abstracts)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable managing relationships with highlevel stakeholders and senior leadership
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high quality work.
- Highly organized, selfmotivated, and effective in delivering on set objectives for the project.
- Effective team building and teamwork skills
- Detailorientation with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions.
- Must be willing to live in East London or Cape Town
Advantageous:
- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or other related field or currently engaged in PhD programme
- Biostatistician on a NIH, EDCTP or SA-MRC funded study
- Previous experience with managing qualitative research data
- Knowledge of POPI Act and its impact on data collection, management and sharing.
- Technical Project Management knowledge and skills
- Valid code 8 driver's license and own vehicle
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise in study design, evaluation of study protocols, management of large datasets, questionnaires, survey methods and statistical analysis.
- Engage with study leads / senior researchers during grant development to ensure appropriate study design and statistical methodologies
- Engage with study leads / senior researchers during project implementation process to develop data plans for study implementation.
- Conduct advanced biostatistical/analytical modelling as required.
- Support analyses and presentation of data required for Data Safety and Monitoring Board reviews
- Develop additional Data Science Skills required to undertake analyses.
- Support training activities for project implementation as needed and consistent with data collection activities
- Provide consultation and support to site data managers during the database development process to ensure that databases are tailored to meet study requirements and statistical analysis needs.
- Mentors junior biostatisticians, data analysist, researchers with regard to basic statistical analysis and methodology
- Provide support, supervision, and mentorship to PhD students
- Conceptualise and carry out a programme of research in the broad field of DTHF focus.
- Build appropriate research collaborations within & outside DTHF
Values fit:
Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-053) and apply:DTHF Career Page
- I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes
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