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:

• Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure data to allow uncompromised and efficient analyses;
• Plan data acquisition methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used;
• Where possible, adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in biomedicine;
• Develop an understanding of fields to which bioinformatics methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate;
• Analyse and interpret bioinformatics data to identify significant deviation in relationships among sources of information;
• Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability;
• Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy;
• Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research;
• Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data;
• Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods;
• Develop software applications or programming to use for bioinformatics modeling and graphic analysis;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience;    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biological sciences, Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, Biometry or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilization of bioinformatics programs    Mandatory
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results;    Mandatory
• Ability to successfully lead a growing genomics and bioinformatics team    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent organization, time, and project management skills, including excellent scientific written/ oral communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to effectively lead and contribute to complex, multidisciplinary teams.    Skills & Competencies
• Basic skills/interest in big data analysis that can applied to in infectious diseases research.    Skills & Competencies