About MRC:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organization funded by, the Medical Research Council (UK) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other donor agencies. Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide.

Job Summary: The Statistician will be in charge of planning and carrying out statistical analyses and provide statistical advice and data management support for studies and to members of the unit.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics with advanced qualification (preferably MSc) in Statistics or related field.
A minimum of three years’ experience with two years in data management, and 1 year experience in Statistical analysis.
Computer literacy i.e. Use of data management and statistical analysis software e.g. Ms. Access, STATA, SPSS, or EPI-Info is a must.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone contacts and email addresses of three (3) referees should be sent only via e mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please quote the position code (STAT116) in the subject line of the email.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: Friday, 29th January, 2016 by 09:00pm