Healthcare Statistician

SM Healthcare Placements is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Healthcare Statistician based in Johannesburg CBD for an exciting role within an International NGO in the health care field.

To provide statistical support for the conduct, design, conceptualization and analysis of research projects

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The following are the qualifications, experience, knowledge and attributes requirements:

Education, Training and Experience

• 3 Year Diploma or degree in a health related field
• Master’s degree in Biostatistics
• Valid driver’s license (own transport)
• Actively contribute to the design and organization of new research, including the preparation of
research protocols, sampling methods, questionnaire design and data handling procedures
• Provide expert advice on the management and editing of data from studies and their preparation
for statistical analyses
• Undertake statistical analyses of data from observational studies and prepare the results for
publication
• Contribute to disseminating research results using appropriate channels including peer-reviewed
publications, conference presentations and engagement with policy-makers
• Contribute to the preparation of new grant proposals
• Practical experience in conducting research using various methodological designs
• Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing
• Familiarity with statistical software, particularly STATA
• Systematic and analytical in approach to research

Key performance areas

• Analyse research data
o Review research protocol and obtain background of the study.
o Develop the analysis plan
o Present the analysis plan to relevant stakeholders and obtain feedback and revise as required.
o Perform data analysis, prepare tables and write up methodologies used and results
o Contribute to the design and preparation of DSMB reports
o Contribute to and prepare publications
o Compile relevant reports and research findings to address questions that transpired from meetings,
o management or donors’ requests
o Disseminate research results in appropriate foyer
o Stay abreast with literature relevant to research activities and statistical methodologies within the
organisation
• Development, design and implementation of primary and/or secondary analysis of research projects
o Conceptualise and design research projects such as meta-analyses (self-initiated or commissioned)
o Conduct literature review to determine what research has been done and what the gaps in knowledge
o Write research proposals and, when required, funding proposals
o Contribute to the development of research protocols
o Collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies within the cluster and provide advice or guidance on study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis and other research related activities
o Provide expert advice and guidance on research database design, review specifications and testing plan (if applicable)
• Capacity development (internal and external)
o Contribute towards the development of knowledge within the team by identifying relevant training needs and topics
o Develop relevant training material and presentations
o Conduct ad hoc research training interventions i.e. Journal Clubs, Writing Series, WRHI Research
o Methodology Course
o Participate and actively contribute to the STATA users group
o Participate actively in the research leadership groups and forums as required
o Provide statistical support to postgraduate degree students (local and international) in the development and completion of their research reports
o Review drafts of students’ research and analysis

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants, who have not been contacted within 2 - 3 weeks of the closing date, should assume that their application has not been successful.
SM Healthcare Placements is an equal opportunity employer.