Junior Biostatistician

(Temporary position: one-year contract with the possibility of renewal)

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The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, has embarked on a five-year research study on HIV prevention. All study sites are located in South Africa. The project goal is to reduce the number of new HIV infections within targeted geographical areas by distributing an HIV prevention package that will include early initiation of ART. The current research focuses on implementing the UTT (universal test and treat) programme and evaluating the results.

The project has a vacancy for a Junior Biostatistician.

Duties:

The incumbent must collaborate with senior researchers to perform the following duties:

• Data management;
• Study design;
• Sampling;
• Analysis;
• Reporting;
• Presentation of statistical results;
• Training on statistical methods.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in Biostatistics;
• Experience of analysing data for clinical epidemiological research;
• An academic background;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven computer skills with statistical programs such as R, SAS and Stata;
• The ability to function in a diverse team;
• Sensitivity to the confidentiality and ethical issues regarding TB and HIV infection;
• The ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and to meet deadlines;
• Self-motivated;
• The ability to work in a research environment, paying attention to the quality, accuracy and completeness of analysed data;
• Commitment and a sense of pride in work being done.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of epidemiology;
• Knowledge of HIV and TB;
• An interest in public heath.

Closing date: 5 September 2016

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Nomtha Mandla on 021 938 9899

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636

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