STATISTICIAN, HEALTH STATISTICS – STATISTICS BOTSWANA VACANCIES

REF NO 2/2018 : STATISTICIAN, HEALTH STATISTICS

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

• Responsible for tabulation and production of Health Statistics and Indicators
• Assist Senior Statistician in tabulation, analysis and production of Health Statistics reports
• Assist Senior Statistician with supervision of data processors and other

 

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Develop tabulation Prepare and format results tables cross-analysed by relevant variables
• Undertake diagnostic coding where required and Review code lists, adjust and rationalize where requiredProcess data for statistical modelling and graphic analysis
• Assist Senior Statistician to validate, tabulate, analyse and produce Health Statistics reports
• Act as line / sample quality control on data collected to verify accuracy and integrity of data
• for data entry, editing, validation, weighting and generation of summary tables by the Data Management team
• Use baselines or historical data to enhance time series analysis

 

• Liaise with Standards, Methods and QA division for sampling design and determination of the types and sizes of sample groups to be used
• Liaise with Standards, Methods and QA division in designing and revision of data collection instruments subject to (a) inputs from internal and external stakeholders as required, (b) internal quality assurance and reviews, and (c) outcomes of pre- testing and pilot testing exercises
• Provide relevant, timely and quality data in response to both external stakeholders, regional and international organisations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• At least a Bachelor’ s Degree in Health Information Management/ Epidemiology/ Bio-Statistics, Statistics and Demography & Statistics
• Or Any Botswana

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

statistical environment

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 

Technical Competencies

 

• Ability to use of statistical programmes/systems to analyse and evaluate Education and Health data
• Understanding of to formulate new strategies and technical approaches with respect to the processing, management and dissemination of Health statistics
• Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques and principles
• Knowledge of Statistical packages such as SPSS, CSPro, or STATA

 

OTHER COMPETENCIES

• Results oriented and performance driven
• Decisiveness and assertiveness
• Service oriented and client focus
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

REMUNERATION

 

Statistics Botswana offers an attractive and competitive package.

 

 

Prospective candidates meeting the above requirements should quote the reference number of the position and submit applications together and names and addresses of two referees to:

 

 

Statistician General

Statistics Botswana

Private Bag 0024

GABORONE

 

Or hand delivers to;

 

 

Statistics Botswana

Finance House

Khama Crescent

Plot 8843

Corporate Services – 4th Floor Gaborone

Closing date: 14th March 2018