{"id":99608,"date":"2026-06-27T13:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/senior-biostatistician\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T13:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:05:58","slug":"senior-biostatistician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/senior-biostatistician\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Biostatistician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Biostatistician\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities:\\nDesign and oversee statistical analysis plans, study designs, sample size calculations, and advanced analytical methodologies for CHAMPS and related studies.\\nBuild, validate, and implement statistical and epidemiological models to address complex research, policy, and programmatic questions.\\nOversee the integration, harmonization, and management of large surveillance, clinical, research, and public health datasets.\\nEstablish quality assurance processes, validate data accuracy and completeness, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with ethical, privacy, and data protection requirements.\\nPerform statistical analyses using R, Stata, Python, and GIS tools, and develop visualizations to support evidence-based decision-making.\\nPrepare technical reports, analytical summaries, manuscripts, presentations, and communicate findings to stakeholders, partners, and scientific audiences.\\nProvide leadership, mentorship, training, and performance oversight for statisticians, data analysts, and other technical staff.\\nManage statistical activities across multiple projects, review analytical outputs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary and international partners.\\nContribute to research proposal development, identify methodological innovations, and support organizational strategic planning.\\nSupport and advise on health information systems, interoperability standards, digital health infrastructure, electronic data capture platforms, and geospatial surveillance applications.\\nVacancy Requirements:\\nAt least four 4 years\u2019 relevant work experience.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in the following fields: Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nMaster\u2019s Degree in statistics, biostatistics, health statistics, Biometry or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Added Advantage\\nProficiency in using statistical software such as R, STATA, Python etc.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nMembership to a professional body where applicable\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nFamiliarity with data quality assurance concept and data cleaning processes.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nDemonstrated experience in data management and analyst in a health research environment.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nDemonstrated ability to manage large disparate data sets and experience with quantitative analysis.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nFamiliarity with database systems and information technologies including cloud server management.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nProven track record of peer-reviewed publications in health research.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nTraining or certification in Health Informatics, Medical Informatics, or a closely related field e.g., graduate coursework, professional certificate, or equivalent demonstrated competency.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable\\nExperience working with Electronic Health Records EHR\/EMR systems, Health Management Information Systems HMIS, or integrated public health surveillance platforms e.g., DHIS2, OpenMRS, REDCap.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable\\nFamiliarity with health data standards and interoperability frameworks, with the ability to apply these in multi-source data integration contexts.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable\\nAwareness of health data governance, patient data privacy regulations, and ethical frameworks applicable to health informatics in low- and middle-income country LMIC contexts, including familiarity with national health data policies.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable\\nExperience with geospatial health data tools and Geographic Information Systems GIS for epidemiological mapping and spatial analysis of surveillance data e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable\\nData management skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nModelling skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nAnalytical and report writing skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nPresentation skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nCommunication skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nInterpersonal skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nTeam player\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-25\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-15T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"CONTRACTOR\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Kenya Medical Research &#8211; KEMRI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-15<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Design and oversee statistical analysis plans, study designs, sample size calculations, and advanced analytical methodologies for CHAMPS and related studies.<br \/>Build, validate, and implement statistical and epidemiological models to address complex research, policy, and programmatic questions.<br \/>Oversee the integration, harmonization, and management of large surveillance, clinical, research, and public health datasets.<br \/>Establish quality assurance processes, validate data accuracy and completeness, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with ethical, privacy, and data protection requirements.<br \/>Perform statistical analyses using R, Stata, Python, and GIS tools, and develop visualizations to support evidence-based decision-making.<br \/>Prepare technical reports, analytical summaries, manuscripts, presentations, and communicate findings to stakeholders, partners, and scientific audiences.<br \/>Provide leadership, mentorship, training, and performance oversight for statisticians, data analysts, and other technical staff.<br \/>Manage statistical activities across multiple projects, review analytical outputs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary and international partners.<br \/>Contribute to research proposal development, identify methodological innovations, and support organizational strategic planning.<br \/>Support and advise on health information systems, interoperability standards, digital health infrastructure, electronic data capture platforms, and geospatial surveillance applications.<br \/>Vacancy Requirements:<br \/>At least four 4 years\u2019 relevant work experience.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in the following fields: Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Master\u2019s Degree in statistics, biostatistics, health statistics, Biometry or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Added Advantage<br \/>Proficiency in using statistical software such as R, STATA, Python etc.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Membership to a professional body where applicable\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Familiarity with data quality assurance concept and data cleaning processes.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Demonstrated experience in data management and analyst in a health research environment.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Demonstrated ability to manage large disparate data sets and experience with quantitative analysis.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Familiarity with database systems and information technologies including cloud server management.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in health research.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Training or certification in Health Informatics, Medical Informatics, or a closely related field e.g., graduate coursework, professional certificate, or equivalent demonstrated competency.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable<br \/>Experience working with Electronic Health Records EHR\/EMR systems, Health Management Information Systems HMIS, or integrated public health surveillance platforms e.g., DHIS2, OpenMRS, REDCap.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable<br \/>Familiarity with health data standards and interoperability frameworks, with the ability to apply these in multi-source data integration contexts.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable<br \/>Awareness of health data governance, patient data privacy regulations, and ethical frameworks applicable to health informatics in low- and middle-income country LMIC contexts, including familiarity with national health data policies.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable<br \/>Experience with geospatial health data tools and Geographic Information Systems GIS for epidemiological mapping and spatial analysis of surveillance data e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Desirable<br \/>Data management skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Modelling skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Analytical and report writing skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Presentation skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; 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