Salary $5,198,035 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, the incumbent is responsible for designing, analysing and interpreting the epidemiological data collected from field surveys conducted island wide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Key Outputs
- Advice on data collection, collations and analysis techniques provided to key stakeholders
- Statistical research and analysis conducted
- Database of statistical data developed and maintained
- Efficient data collecting techniques implemented
- Health status performance data collected and reports generated
Technical Responsibilities
- Advises the Director on priorities for data gathering and analysis
- Conducts statistical research and analysis in support of the work of the Unit
- Advises the Director, where statistical analysis can help support overall health status monitoring
- Develops and maintains a database of statistical data relevant to the Units work
- Develops (and redevelops as required) a classification and coding system for statistical data by maintaining knowledge of local and international standard classification systems
Technical Competencies
- Sound Knowledge of the bio-statistical techniques and quantitative analysis including multivariate analysis
- Sound knowledge of computer programmes for statistical analysis
In-depth knowledge of research methodology
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Statistics or related field
- Three (3) years’ experience in Bio Medical or Statistical Analysis or conducting quantitative studies/research.
- Training in Epidemiology/Research
OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Statistics or related field
- Five (5) years’ experience in Bio Medical or Statistical Analysis or conducting quantitative studies/research.
- Training in Epidemiology/Research
Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (www.moh.gov.jm) for additional details of the job.
