MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL LABORATORIES, THE GAMBIA
STATISTICIAN
The MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest
establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in a
developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in
developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe
adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and
mortality from infectious diseases.
This is a 2-year statistical support position at the Unit for someone with a
statistical/mathematical background and experience in statistical
consultancy/research.
We seek someone with:
1. Good first degree with a substantial statistical component
2. Experience of statistical consultancy/research
3. Some work experience involving quantitative data
4. General knowledge and interest in medical research and bioinformatics
5. Experience in database systems such as Access and SQL server
6. Knowledge of mathematical coding in a high level language
7. Excellent written and spoken English
8. Good problem solving skills and perseverance
9. Ability to communicate mathematical/statistical concepts to non
specialists
10. Motivated to pursue independent study
11. Ability to set high personal standards
Although not essential, a Master’s degree and previous experience working in
the field of medical research would be an advantage.
The salary is within MRC’s Occupational Group D2/D3 dependent on
qualifications and experience. The minimum total salary package is 300,208
Dalasis per annum. For displaced staff the package will include displacement
allowances, rent free furnished accommodation, flights and other benefits.
If you are interested and feel you have the qualities and skills we are
looking for please contact the Human Resources Office to obtain a Standard
MRC Application form and a copy of the Job Description.
Completed application forms together with photocopies of qualifications
should be sent to:
Human Resources Office:
Vacancy for: Statistician
MRC Laboratories, Fajara
P. O. Box 273
Banjul,
The Gambia,
West Africa.
Telephone: (00220) 4495442–6 & (00220) 4494072-9
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
The closing date for applications is 24th October 2008.
MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and all short-listed
candidates will be required to sit a selection test.
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