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Category

Statistics

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

The Biostatistician manages and analyses health data in the district, supporting the District Health Office with accurate statistics, reports and evidence for planning.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Oversee data collection, cleaning and validation across district health facilities.
  • Analyse health data and produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Support HMIS reporting and data quality assessments.
  • Design and maintain district databases and indicator tracking tools.
  • Guide facility staff on data tools, registers and reporting standards.
  • Produce tables, charts and trend analyses for review and planning meetings.
  • Support survey design, sampling and analysis for district studies.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Economics or a related field from a recognised university.
  • Experience analysing health data and using HMIS tools is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, SPSS or R.
  • Knowledge of Uganda's health information systems.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Data management and statistical analysis.
  • Report writing.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Coordination with facility staff.
  • Analytical thinking.

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