NGO JOBS

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Survey Statistician will help design and implement complex surveys, leading the sampling design and statistical analysis for population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Develop and oversee sampling design and stratification for population-based surveys

· Calculate weights and sampling errors for large and complex population-based surveys

· Define the appropriate sample frame and direct sample size and power calculations for complex sample surveys

· Collaborate on the design and implementation of the sampling and weighting plans for complex survey population-based surveys, and the analysis of survey data

· Direct nonresponse bias analysis and adjustments for missing data, including both unit and item nonresponse

· Develop and apply variance estimation methodology appropriate for complex sample surveys

· Monitor large scale survey operations for quality assurance and efficiency

· Develop descriptions of sampling and weighting plans that are suitable for project reports

· Support activities to build local, including providing mentoring and training in sampling frame construction, sample design, sample size calculations, stratification, sample selection and weighting to local implementing partners

· Prepare descriptions of sampling procedures for project reports

Education:

· PhD in statistics or related field, with a focus on research methods

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in statistical research within the field of international public health
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of population-based surveys
• Expertise in survey statistics, as evidenced by supporting publications, presentations, and other accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in conducting and coordinating household surveys, data analysis and training professional statisticians
• Excellent communication, writing and quantitative skills including the development of measurable objectives, operational plans and measurable indicators/targets for public health programs and projects
• Ability to interact professionally in English

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Survey Statistician” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.