JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director, Epidemiology Research and Analysis the incumbent is responsible for conducting bio-statistical analyses of epidemiological data collected from field surveys conducted island wide.
KEY OUTPUT
- Analyses, forecasting in the incidence of chronic/communicable diseases generated
- Reports prepared
- Training in bio-statistics, data analysis and research methodology completed
- Research data analyzed, guides prepared, scientific papers produced and disseminated
- Instruments used for the collection of data for surveillance and research established and
maintained - Analysis and trends in the incidence of chronic/communicable disease implemented.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE
- Analyses disease trends and forecasting the incidence of chronic/communicable diseases
- Provides technical advice concerning research and the conduct of analysis of Epidemiological
data - Provides advice concerning research methodology and statistical analysis of data sets
- Conducts training in bio-statistics, data analysis and research methodology
- Undertakes statistical analysis of epidemiological data collected from field surveys using
appropriate computer programmes - Establishes and analyses trends in the incidence of chronic/communicable diseases based on
data collected - Prepares computer models for forecasting disease trends and evaluating control programmes
- Collaborates with national and international agencies involved in health research
- Prepares reports of research conducted and research protocols
- Prepares grant applications for research studies
- Evaluates the quality of data sets and advise on how the data may be improved
- Designs and reviews instruments used for the collection of data for surveillance and research
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved
- Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved
- Outputs are achieved.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A Masters’ Degree in Bio Statistician, Epidemiology or Biochemist
- Five (5) years’ of experience in Bio Medical or Statistical Analysis
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, February 3, 2023 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.