Statistician

Job Description

Title: Statistician

Company Name: Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 56687 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative discipline.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in applied statistics, preferably in health or social science research.

• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Stata, or SPSS.

• Strong understanding of epidemiological and research methods.

• Demonstrated experience in data management and multivariate analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Desirable

• Experience working in public health setting.

• Familiarity with mixed-methods research.

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience providing technical training or mentorship in data analysis.

• Deliverables and Performance Indicators

• Timely and high-quality statistical analyses for assigned projects.

• Completed and documented analysis plans and datasets.

• Contributions to manuscripts, reports, and policy briefs.

• Evidence of effective collaboration within research teams.

• Duration and Reporting

• The initial appointment will be for one year with 3 months’ probation period. There is possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and project needs. The Statistician will report directly to the Director, the Health System Research Division, CIPRB.

Unit Name: Health System Research Division

Reportable to: Director, Health System Research Division

Work Station: CIPRB Head Office, Dhaka

Purpose of the Position

The Statistician will be responsible for providing statistical expertise and support in research activities. This includes contributing to study design, developing data collection methods, performing data analysis, interpreting results, and assisting in the dissemination of findings. The incumbent will provide statistical support to all technical staff of the organization if and when required. However, s/he should work under the guidance of Director, Health System Research Division, CIPRB to ensure the scientific rigor and accuracy of all analytical outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Design and Methodological Support
• Contribute to the design of epidemiological and clinical studies, including sample size determination and development of statistical analysis plans.
• Advise on appropriate study designs, randomization procedures, and data collection strategies.
• Participate in the development and review of research protocols and grant proposals.
• Data Management and Analysis
• Clean, validate, and prepare datasets for analysis.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using appropriate software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS).
• Develop and apply advanced statistical models (e.g., regression, survival analysis, mixed models).
• Ensure data quality assurance and reproducibility of analytical outputs.
• Reporting and Dissemination
• Prepare statistical sections of study reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Contribute to interpretation of results and drafting manuscripts for publication.
• Support preparation of policy briefs and research summaries for stakeholders.
• Capacity Building and Collaboration
• Provide technical support to the team members and mentorship to research assistants.

• Salary is negotiable based on experience and academic qualification

• Other benefits are admissible as per policy of the organization