Job Summary
The job holder shall be responsible to design, analyse, and implement targeted statistical studies, which are geared to further medical knowledge and improve research efforts in public health. The key activities will include experimental design, data capture, safety reporting, analysis of clinical trials and biomedical research/pre-clinical research undertaken by principal investigators and research scientists. Biostatistician will provide wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance and support in their respective departments.
Key Role and Responsibilities
1. Design, analyse, implement, and report findings on targeted statistical research studies to provide consultation on experimental design. 2. Develop guidelines for data collection and determine the sample size for the research studies. 3. Prepare project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research. studies 4. Build relationships with individuals in different departments and serve as subject-matter expert in their respective area. 5. Manage and develop computer data file structure, programs, and maintain complex statistical databases. 6. Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, key stakeholders. 7. Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena such as the spread of infectious diseases and other public health issues. 8. Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences. 9. Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports. 10. Design surveys, collect and analyse data to assess health issues. 11. Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses. 12. Provide highly technical and specialised knowledge for the research teams to design and progress in their research studies. 13. Identify the biostatistics training needs and develops training to address these. 14. Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations, guidelines and policies as they relate to research. 15. Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
Job Requirements
Specific Working Conditions
Office based job
Experience
Minimum 4 years of public health experience. • Quantitative research experience or course work in biostatistics • Knowledge of the practical application of statistical methods in the development of official statistics • Ability to compile, correlate and analyze data and arrive at sound conclusions • Background / interest in public health and/or epidemiology
Educational Qualification and CertificatesEssential Education
Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics/epidemiology/or related healthcare background. *Note: Existing Job holders shall be exempted from the above educational requirements.
Required Certification / License
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification preferred
Skills
Language Skills
Advanced in English, and Arabic preferred.
Computer Skills
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office applications and Statistical tools such as SPSS, SAS, STRATA etc
Technical Competencies
• Understanding of models of research designs • Intense research on field • Scientific writing skills • Scientific literature evaluation • Monitoring & Compliance Management • Data analysis, visualization & modeling • Proficiency in related software/applications utilization.
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