Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in Genomics and Bioinformatics analysis by coordinating requests, performing data generation using advanced molecular biology tools, analysis, processing and interpretation of large sequencing data sets generated on diverse platforms such as NextSeq, MiSeq and NovaSeq.
• Network, collaborate and partner with the other Departments, research groups and other internal and external Genomics and Bioinformatics stakeholders and support in Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of Projects
• Work with the Principal Investigator and other Programme Researchers to identify sustainable funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.
• Contribute to Capacity building by developing and maintaining user-friendly Genomics and Bioinformatics learning aids and reference materials as well as organizing and delivering short online refresher courses as necessary.
• Mentor Genomics and Bioinformatics researchers by developing, implementing and reviewing Scientific Research mentorship approaches to the assigned AROs, Postgraduate students and interns
• Disseminate and publish Genomics and Bioinformatics research work by preparing policy briefs, manuscripts, publishing in reputable scientific journals and disseminating at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Manage the Genomic Sequencing and Bioinformatics team by providing direct supervision to the assigned team members and participate in other study HR Management issues as assigned
• Contribute to the Genomic Sequencing and Bioinformatics team’s full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by ensuring proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum PhD in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Epidemiology, Computational biology, Virology or any other relevant field from a recognized university Mandatory
• Minimum One (1) Year Academic and/or Practical experience in Research from a reputable Research institution Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and the use of current technology in Health Research, specifically analytical packages, like R and other bioinformatics software Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Mandatory
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Mandatory
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Mandatory
• Strong Team Management and decision-making skills Mandatory

• Lead in Genomics and Bioinformatics analysis by coordinating requests, performing data generation using advanced molecular biology tools, analysis, processing and interpretation of large sequencing data sets generated on diverse platforms such as NextSeq, MiSeq and NovaSeq.
• Network, collaborate and partner with the other Departments, research groups and other internal and external Genomics and Bioinformatics stakeholders and support in Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of Projects
• Work with the Principal Investigator and other Programme Researchers to identify sustainable funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.
• Contribute to Capacity building by developing and maintaining user-friendly Genomics and Bioinformatics learning aids and reference materials as well as organizing and delivering short online refresher courses as necessary.
• Mentor Genomics and Bioinformatics researchers by developing, implementing and reviewing Scientific Research mentorship approaches to the assigned AROs, Postgraduate students and interns
• Disseminate and publish Genomics and Bioinformatics research work by preparing policy briefs, manuscripts, publishing in reputable scientific journals and disseminating at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Manage the Genomic Sequencing and Bioinformatics team by providing direct supervision to the assigned team members and participate in other study HR Management issues as assigned
• Contribute to the Genomic Sequencing and Bioinformatics team’s full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by ensuring proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases

• Genomics and Bioinformatics analysis
• Data generation using advanced molecular biology tools
• Analysis, processing and interpretation of large sequencing data sets
• NextSeq, MiSeq and NovaSeq platform experience
• Networking, collaboration and partnership
• Project Management
• Research Grant and funding proposal development
• Capacity building
• Development of learning aids and reference materials
• Mentorship
• Scientific writing and publication
• Team Management
• Decision-making skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Analytical skills
• Ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines
• Use of current technology in Health Research
• Analytical packages like R and other bioinformatics software

• Minimum PhD in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Epidemiology, Computational biology, Virology or any other relevant field from a recognized university
• Minimum One (1) Year Academic and/or Practical experience in Research from a reputable Research institution
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and the use of current technology in Health Research, specifically analytical packages, like R and other bioinformatics software
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
• Strong Team Management and decision-making skills