Data Masters Studentship – Kisumu & Kericho
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources, including clinical records, laboratory results, and environmental samples.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data by conducting regular quality checks.
- Perform statistical analyses to identify patterns, correlations, and trends related to the spread of infectious diseases.
- Analyze genomic data from pathogen DNA to determine resistance patterns and identify emerging or re-emerging pathogens.
- Develop predictive models to assess risk factors for disease transmission in different regions.
- Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to the reseal’ch team, health officials, and other stakeholders.
- Develop visualizations to effectively present complex data in an understandable format for non-technical audiences.
- Contribute to academic publications and conference presentations based on the study’s findings.
- Work closely with epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, and field researchers to ensure data is accurately collected and analyzed.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Be in possession of BSc. Mathematics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science or any related course from a recognized institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Be familiar with conducting extensive literature reviews. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Strong statistical and data analysis skills, particularly in handling large datasets. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power Bl). | Mandatory |
| 5 | Experience with programming languages such as Python or R. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Knowledge of bioinformatics or experience in analyzing genomic data is an advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 7 | Understanding of epidemiological principles and public health research methodologies. | Mandatory |
Job Type
Internship
No. of Vacancies
2
Job Grade
KMR 06
Location
Contact Email Address
Application Ends on: 09/12/24 5:00:00 PM
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