In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP is conducting Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in up to 20 PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
Reporting to the Statistical Program Manager, the Senior Statistician/SAS Programmer will execute Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) according to project specifications.
This position is grant funded.
More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:
http://icap.columbia.edu/global-initatives/the-phia-project/
Major Accountabilities
- Lead statistical programming teams in conducting and validating statistical analyses
- Conduct statistical analysis plan review to inform Statistical Program Manager of best path
- Report on timeline and needed resources for assigned statistical projects
- Provide statistical programming expertise to project teams
- Write and execute statistical programs for the creation of tables, figures, listings, and analysis databases
- Review SAPs in preparation for programming of planned analyses
- Write SAS code for Macros and utilize SAS Macro library
- Ensure all programming activities and processes are conducted according to the PHIA project standard operating procedures and/or sponsor requirements
- Participate in project meetings
- Perform other related duties as directed
Education
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or related disciple, or equivalent in education and experience, with at least four (4) years of directly related experience.
Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum four (4) years of professional experience
- Minimum three (3) years of applicable SAS Programming experience
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro Language
- Demonstrated experience with statistical programming with a high level of organization, autonomy, technical skill, and team orientation
- Demonstrated experience working in a team and independently
- Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills required
Experience, Skills, and Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent in education and experience
- Experience in HIV related field
- Knowledge of large scale survey analyses
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