icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.
icipe seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Research Assistant/Biostatistician in our Biostatistics Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties among other things:
Requirements
- An M.Sc degree in Bio-Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biometry from a recognized University.
- Proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Excel, R and SAS.
- Proficiency in epidemiological data analysis using R
- Knowledge in Basic Health Research Ethics
- Experience in handling large databases on infectious diseases
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skill
- Provide statistical consultation to researchers/scientists in designing experiments and surveys
- Undertake data analysis and relate the outcome of these to researchers in a comprehensive manner where necessary.
- Ensure sound statistical practice by reviewing work-plans, scientific reports, proposals and publications.
- Maintain statistical software packages and provide trouble-shooting back ups for users
- Conduct in-house Staff training Courses in Bio-statistics and use of R/ SAS Statistical softwares
- Supervise interns in the Biostatistics Unit
- Manage data and carry out statistical exploration of established data bases.
Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:
The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer