Job Purpose

The position is responsible for providing a wide range of advanced statistical expertise and support to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of regulatory data and responds to a broad range of complex statistical issues arising from various operations of the PPB.

Duties and Responsibilities


Designs, analyzes, implements, and reports findings on targeted statistical research studies; provides consultation to departments on experimental design and statistical research approaches, requirements, and scientific standards
Works with departments to formalize analytics plans and reporting specifications; advises on statistical analysis strategies, reliability of measurements, identifiability of models, and presentation of results
Assists in the preparation of research documents and reports
Uses advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to analyze and interpret research data; advises and assists in the development of inferences and conclusions
Oversees and coordinates the work of statistical support staff, data entry staff, and/or students, as appropriate to the position
Transfers data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners
Creates spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
Verifies data by comparing it to source documents
Updates existing data
Retrieves data from the database or electronic files as requested
Performs regular backups to ensure data preservation


Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:


Have a Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Public Health, or any other relevant course from a recognized university
Have a valid membership with the relevant professional body, where applicable
Be proficient in computer applications
Have good analytical and communication skills
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution