Job Description

Employment/Career Opportunity

Position: 2 x Biostatistician Level I
Grade: C4
Basic salary range: US$21,542.90 - US$26,260.68 per annum
Full time
Duration: 12 months, with potential for renewal

Zvitambo is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary public health research institute with the mission of helping children survive and thrive through research. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to conduct research and provide technical support to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases, and give children a good start in life. Zvitambo operates from a head office in Harare, and current field sites in Shurugwi, Murehwa and Mutoko, where we conduct clinical trials and observational cohort studies, with embedded laboratory and qualitative substudies.

Job Purpose

Zvitambo is seeking experienced Biostatisticians to conduct statistical analysis and modelling in various research studies which include climate change modelling, observational studies and clinical trials. The postholders will also perform data management and statistical analyses working with the study investigators and other field researchers. The post holders will be based in Harare. The post holders will assist the Principal Investigators and Project Leads in developing the study protocols with statistical input, will help with compiling and analysing data, and writing statistical analysis plans and writing manuscripts for publication. The post holders will be supported by a Senior Biostatistician and by the Associate Director for Data, IT and Statistics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties
• Clean and manage various data in multiple forms
• Extract, curate and analyse climate data from various sources
• Integrate quantitative and qualitative data as need arise
• Advise researchers to develop appropriate study designs, including sample size calculations, randomization procedures, and drafting statistical analysis plans
• Develop and validate statistical models to analyze complex biological, clinical, and epidemiological data, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results
• Interpret study findings and communicate results effectively to researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and visualizations
• Perform advanced statistical analyses on research data using appropriate software (e.g., R, SAS, STATA) to address research questions and hypotheses
• Contribute to writing project reports and journal publications based on research findings; the latter to be submitted to peer-review journals of high international ranking
• Participate in study-related training sessions and regular meetings

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Public Health or a related quantitative field
• Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field is essential
• 3 years proven experience in biostatistical analysis within a research or academic environment, preferably in the healthcare or life sciences sector
• Proficiency in statistical software packages (especially STATA or R) as well as experience with data management and manipulation.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, epidemiological methods, and regulatory requirements governing biomedical research.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring junior staff or leading statistical projects on time in full.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing clinical research, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable:
• Experience accessing and working with climate data
• Experience in integrating qualitative and quantitative data
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at scientific conferences demonstrating contributions to the field of biostatistics.
• Experience with systems dynamics modelling
• Experience of handling longitudinal data
• Keen understanding of the research ecosystem in Zimbabwe.

How to Apply

How to apply:

Please follow the link https://www.jotform.com/251053012364544. Include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents; please combine these into one PDF document.

The closing date for applications is 22 February 2026. This post will start in March 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force.

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