Applications are invited from candidates who meet the admission requirements for the 2023 Clinical Statistical Programmer Training and Certification Program.
REGISTRATION PERIOD
The registration portal will open on October 13th 2022 and close on December 2nd 2022 (8 weeks). This will provide all interested candidates enough time to submit their applications. During this time, prospective students will register online by submitting a basic intake form, uploading relevant documents (Photo ID & Resume) for an initial review.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) for university graduates or Higher National Diploma (HND) for polytechnic graduates
- Applicants must show a proof of completion/exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
- Also, Applicants must be able to attend the training fulltime, Monday to Friday at least for the first 6 months.
The program will accept all degrees but prefer an academic background in the sciences such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, physics, medicine, and pharmacy. However, exceptional students from other backgrounds with strong skills in logic/programming, or that can demonstrate a propensity for creativity are welcome to apply.
In addition, students must be of exceptional character, they must embody AFSS’s values of Service, Creativity and Humility.
Whats Next After Registration?
Successful registrants will be notified via email and they will start the enrollment process with a computer-based test (CBT).
Learning Phases
Training consists of two phases which is expected to last for 12 Months.
Phase one: course instruction
Students will receive instruction at the facility located in Old Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Instruction will occur for six (6) hours per day, every business day, over a course of 24 weeks. After completing the initial course of 24 weeks (6 months), students will sit for the SAS Base certification exam.
Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded daily. Students who miss a total of 12 hours during this course instruction phase will be penalised and removed from the program.
Phase two: micro-internship.
In the latter six (6) months, students will receive a micro-internship where they will work on problem sets that will enable them to practice and further comprehend the course materials.
Additional, in the latter 6 months, exceptional students, through self-study, can use the facility to pursue the next certification, the Advanced SAS Programmer certification also at the expense of AFSS.
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are like those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable college students and recent graduates to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships vary in length and can take place year-round, ranging from 5 to 40 hours of work.
