Head of Statistics - Durban, South Africa - CAPRISA Careers

CAPRISA Careers

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Durban, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.

CAPRISA's goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19.

CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Statistics with a PhD an advantage
Minimum of 5 years of technical biostatistical experience in a clinical research organisation, across Phase I/II/III clinical trials
2 years of experience in a leadership role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in SAS, R or similar software programmes
Extensive and indepth understanding of statistics, statistical tools and practices
Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical trial development process, study design and set up, as well as clinical data management
Computer literate and experience in working with MS Office packages.
Proven track record of statistical input on publications (coauthor/acknowledgement of contribution)
Willingness to work under pressure and long hours to meet deadlines

Competencies

Requisition:
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Duties & Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction in innovation and development within Department/Support Core
Development of or improve system(s) to ensure timely and effective provision of highquality statistical services.
Manages and guides team of statisticians including training of junior statisticians, research clinicians, fellows and scientists
Participates in study design (sample size calculations and power calculations) and protocol development of new research studies/projects
Develop and implement statistical analyses plans (SAP)
Manages statistical reporting requirements for allocated studies including data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) reports
Liaises with Data Management regarding accurate source of statistical output from CRF data.
Provide statistical analyses for manuscripts, contribute to manuscript writing and also develop and undertake own scientific research