Program Coordinator – African Genomics Program at Roche Kenya

African people are underrepresented in research and development, including genetic studies, and if not prioritized, global inequities in health will continue to grow. As an innovative health care company, Roche is channeling the company’s expertise, experience and collaborative mindset to address this challenge. 

Through the African Genomics Program, Roche and its partners are working to correct the dramatic imbalance in global genomic data and catalyze the creation of an open databank of meaningful genomic data for all Africans. By revolutionizing how data is collected and shared at scale, we can address disease burdens in historically overlooked populations and prepare African health systems to take advantage of current and future health care innovations.

The position

The Program Coordinator – African Genomics Program (AGP), is part of a cross-functional team working to advance the Program’s goals and to mobilise our people behind a common purpose and strategy.

You will work within the African Genomics Program Office, reporting to the AGP Lead and collaborate closely with an enabling team and subject matter experts who manage program strategy, communications, partnerships and data infrastructure.

You will assist in the planning and execution of internally focused project(s) from initiation through delivery. You will organize teams and cross-functional activities, ensure completion of projects and milestones within the program while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements, and may perform advanced and diversified administrative support for AGP workstream leads. 

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Manage AGP resources and budget, and monitor and keep internal and external stakeholders informed of AGP project progress.
• Develop and manage detailed project action plans for all AGP workstreams, in collaboration with three workstream leads (Program, Partnerships and Data & Infrastructure).
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Coordinate all aspects of a small project or phases of a larger project in conjunction with business leaders within the team (e.g identifying appropriate resources needed, track progress of key activities, developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project).
• Process contracts and any other related agreements, monitor service delivery and contractual KPIs.
• Coordinate and execute daily administrative tasks.
• Attend meetings with staff and outside parties, record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Prepare budget and project reports as required.
• Carry out daily operational tasks in an effective and timely manner

Furthermore, you will also be expected to demonstrate:

• The Roche Values of Integrity, Courage & Passion.
• Proven ability to work independently, managing multiple workstreams and effectively lead and enable change.
• Ability to set priorities and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Africa-based candidates strongly preferred.