Vacancies at University of Nairobi

The Position Description

The Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi seeks to appoint a dedicated Administrative Officer (Training Support) with a passion for health research and strong organizational skills. This role involves providing administrative and logistical support for CEMA’s research and training activities. They will ensure the seamless execution of training programs by managing schedules, coordinating resources, and overseeing training-related documentation. Additionally, they will support training participants with logistical travel arrangements, coordinate faculty and trainers, and manage training venues to facilitate effective learning experiences.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of training sessions, workshops, or seminars
• Coordinate with internal and external trainers, participants, and stakeholders to ensure training activities are scheduled and communicated effectively
• Handle the logistical aspects of training programs, including coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements for trainers or participants
• Prepare materials and handouts for each training session
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, including attendance, evaluation forms, and feedback from participants
• Keep track of CEMA’s training schedules
• Send out communication such as invitations, pre- and post-training surveys to participants
• Serve as the point of contact for trainers and other stakeholders regarding training schedules and requirements
• Assist in preparing reports on training activities, including participation rates, feedback, and outcomes
• Support the evaluation process for trainings by gathering participant feedback and assisting with the analysis of training effectiveness
• Working with the center’s administrative team to provide administrative an doperational support for the team

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or an equivalent field
• At least two (2) years’ experience as an administrator in a busy environment
• Experience working in health research capacity-building projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and multitasking abilities and a problemsolving attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages
• Must be a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team in a multidisciplinary work environment

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of studies, implementation and reporting of epidemiological data
• Extract, organize, store and catalogue large health datasets from multiple sources
• Conduct data wrangling processes on large and complex health and health-related datasets
• Develop dashboards to visualize trends in health data
• Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of systems related to CEMA’s research, such as machine learning models, software applications, or computational simulations
• Set up and running controlled experiments, simulations, or tests to validate hypotheses or evaluate algorithms
• Work with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) to store, process, and analyze these large datasets in scalable ways
• Build and manage data warehouses that consolidate data from multiple research studies or health systems
• Set up and maintan research environments such as databases, virtual machines and cloud services
• Mentor undergraduate students and recent graduates taking internships at CEMA

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology
• Demonstrated experience developing high quality dashboards in R (provide links to deployed apps)
• Demonstrated experience developing data warehouses
• Demonstrated experience working with health and health related data (provide links to GitHub accounts showing completed projects)
• Experience working within academic settings and linked to addressing policy-relevant analytical questions
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with R statistical software
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
   

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive communication plan for CEMA that aligns with its overall goals and outlines the Center’s messaging, target audiences, goals, and methods for communication to ensure that communication is consistent, effective, and impactful
• Work with the researchers at CEMA to identify key messages and target audiences for health research data and develop clear and creative ways of presenting the Center’s research findings
• Collaborate with CEMA researchers to explore research topics, employ statistical and analytical tools to uncover trends, patterns, and develop data driven stories
• Work with CEMA researchers to translate complex scientific data into plain language for lay audiences, ensuring that the findings are accessible to non-experts without losing essential information
• Design visuals (collate, analyze and visualize data) to extract valuable insights (graphs, infographics) to present research data to various audiences in a creative and compleling
• Engage with journalists, bloggers, and media outlets to ensure accurate and responsible reporting on health research findings
• Assess the effectiveness of communication strategies through surveys, focus groups, or media analysis
• Lead communication initiatives with CEMA stakeholders
• Engage in continuous learning that enhances capabilities in data journalism
• Maintaining and updating the CEMA website regularly to ensure all information is current and accurate
• Providing guidance and supervision to communication interns supporting day-to-day communications activities

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Arts, Economics, Public Health, Social Science or Behavioral Sciences
• Masters degree in Communication, Health Communication, Public Health, Data Science or a quantitative subject
• At least 5 years of professional experience in health communication, including roles in public health, health education, or communication within healthcare settings
• Demonstrated ability to refine complex scientific data into understandable and compelling material
• Demonstrated experience with media engagement, including handling media inquiries, preparing press materials, and using social media platforms for health communication
• Proficiency in using various media channels (social media, print, broadcast) to reach target audiences
• Knowledge of design tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong writting and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to ensure effective knowledge transfer
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods related to health, good knowledge of spreadsheet software, SQL, Python or R will be an added advantage

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Develop economic models to predict the short- and long-term costs and benefits of a health technology
• Assess the financial impact of introducing a new technology or intervention into a healthcare system
• Work with public health professionals and other stakeholders to gather input on the real-world use and impact of technologies in health practices
• Conduct systematic reviews of scientific literature to assess the disease burden, determine clinical effectiveness and safety of health technologies
• Conduct epidemiological and costing analysis for health interventions and technologies
• Analyze the cost-effectiveness of health technologies by comparing the cost of an intervention relative to its health outcomes
• Support training and mentoring of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the principles of HTA and its application in health decision-making

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Public Health or Statistics degree or related field
• Masters in Epidemiology or Health Economics
• A PhD degree with a focus on Health Technology Assessment (completed or near completion)
• At least 5 years’ experience in roles that evaluate the cost-effectiveness of health technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of how healthcare systems operate, including budgeting, reimbursement, and health policy
• Experience in writing scientific grants and peer reviewed manuscripts
• Proficiency in data analysis, economic modeling, and statistical methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with healthcare data
• Experience with Health Technology Assessment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities and ensure timely delivery of outputs among collaborators in Senegal, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia and any other countries involved with the African Modelling Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (AM2NTD), the Africa Modelling and Analytics for Women (AMAX) programs, malaria modelling initiative, Consortium for Leadership for Epidemiological-Economic Analysis for Epidemic Response in Africa, among other initiatives at CEMA.
• Support the management of research and modelling partnerships between institutions, ministries, and stakeholders
• Support the dissemination of findings through publications, reports and presentations
• Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing across the networks that CEMA will be engaged in
• Organize workshops, conferences, and capacity-strengthening initiatives including AMNTD and AMAX fellowships, and related modular training courses
• Active involvement in the policy work related to the NTD control and elimination programs, Health Technology Assessments and other econometric analysis at CEMA

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
• A Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science or Health Policy
• Experience coordinating scientific networks in health and/or health research
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating international workshops, conferences, and capacity-strengthening initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to design, modify and maintain software applications and systems through coding, software testing and database interactions
• Utilize modern programming languages to build software to meet CEMA’s requirements, including full-stack functional code development, implementing data integration and building APIs for data sharing
• Design databases to store large volumes of health data, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and scalability
• Work alongside researchers to build software tools that enable data analysis, such as statistical modeling software, machine learning algorithms, or data mining tools
• Implement artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) algorithms that can predict health outcomes, identify patterns in large datasets, or clinical decisionmaking in healthcare
• Optimize data processing algorithms, improving system performance, and reducing processing time
• Investigate reported issues with applications and systems and resolve these through critical thinking and debugging
• Work with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) to store, process, and analyze these large datasets in scalable ways
• Build and manage data warehouses that consolidate data from multiple research studies or health systems
• Create website layout/user interfaces for CEMA’s website by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Maintain projects on CEMA’s website including updating content and adding new pages as required
• Ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with CEMA’s web style guide
• Make sure the site’s design is optimized for all screen sizes and strike a balance between useful and aesthetically pleasing design
• Overseeing the maintenance and management of the server to ensure optimal performance and security
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as developer with proven experience in software development, including designing and building applications
• Demonstated experience of work on modern web applications
• Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks such as HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Javascript components libraries, TypeScript, responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers, and with Git or other version control systems
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Knowledge of statistical packages (including R, Stata, SPSS or SAS)
• Knowledge of securing health data and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with healthcare data
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Writing, debugging, and maintaining code using relevant programming languages and frameworks
• Evaluating software performance, usability, or reliability based on specific research goals
• Extract, organize, store and catalogue large health datasets from multiple sources
• Analyzing data using tools like Python, R, Excel, or custom scripts to extract meaningful insights
• Develop dashboards to visualize trends in health data
• Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of systems related to CEMA’s research, such as machine learning models, software applications, or computational simulations
• Set up and running controlled experiments, simulations, or tests to validate hypotheses or evaluate algorithms
• Developing or improving tools for research use, such as code analysis tools, visualization dashboards, or automation scripts
• Mentor undergraduate students and recent graduates taking internships at CEMA

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Web Development
• Demonstrated experience developing high quality dashboards in R (provide links to deployed apps)
• Demonstrated experience working with health and health related data (provide links to GitHub accounts showing completed projects)
• Demonstrated possession of quantitative skills (statistical analysis and/or modelling)
• Experience working within academic settings and linked to addressing policy-relevant analytical questions
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with R statistical software
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills

go to method of application »

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of studies, implementation and reporting of epidemiological data
• Extract, organize, store and catalogue large health datasets from multiple sources
• Conduct data wrangling processes on large and complex health and health-related datasets
• Develop dashboards to visualize trends in health data
• Implement applied epidemiological modelling techniques (statistical, geospatial) to help provide insights in disease transmission and interventions to control and eliminate diseases
• Mentor undergraduate students and recent graduates taking internships at CEMA

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Geographical Information Systems, Economics, Actuarial Science, or Environmental Science
• Demonstrated experience developing high quality dashboards in R (provide links to deployed apps)
• Demonstrated experience working with health and health related data (provide links to GitHub accounts showing completed projects)
• Demonstrated possession of quantitative skills (statistical analysis and/or modelling)
• Experience working within academic settings and linked to addressing policy-relevant analytical questions
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with R statistical software
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills

go to method of application »

Job Description

• Screen and enroll eligible participants in the study by ensuring proper administration of consents procedures.
• Administer screening and enrollment questionnaire to the participants.
• Maintain register of all randomized participants.
• Prepare and maintain good filing system (both the study participants and source verification documents) for all enrolled participants.
• Prepare for quarterly external audit and monitoring visits.
• Ensure and maintain records of monthly calibration of all study equipment.
• Ensure data are collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies with data team.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the study coordinator.

Job Specifications

• Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse.
• Valid registration with relevant body.
• Two (2) years of continuous clinical experience post qualification with busy maternity unit.
• Training and experience in research and IT will have an added advantage.
   

go to method of application »

Job Description

• Planning, organizing and coordinating study work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating hospitals and other stakeholders.
• Ensure necessary local ethics review board and governmental approvals and renewal are obtained for the study and managing study ethics and human subjects’ protection.
• Supervision of field staff, ensuring that appropriate data is collected and uploaded.
• Ensure proper administration of consent procedures and questionnaires to participants.
• Assist in training of staff involved in research on study methodologies
• Making weekly, monthly reports of project activities.
• Prepare for quarterly external audit and monitoring visits.
• Liaising with the administrator with regards to study purchases and any other administrative issues.
• Keeping the principal investigators updated on all administrative, research and financial activities.

Job Specifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English.
• Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a degree in Bachelor of Science, Nursing or its equivalent
• At least 2 years working experience post qualification in a busy maternity unit.
• Basic managerial skills and experience.
• Training and experience in clinical research and IT

go to method of application »

Purpose of the Position

• Implementation of molecular biology techniques, specifically droplet-based single cell RNA sequencing, preparation of Next-Generation Sequencing libraries, sequencing on an Illumina NGS platform and processing of sequence data.
• Implementation of flow cytometry techniques for cell sorting of antigen-specific immune cells.
• Presentation of results to the group, programme and collaborators.
• Preparation of reports and scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Mentorship of interns and students.
• Any other responsibilities that may arise from time to time.

Job requirements/Specifications:

• A Master’s degree (MSc) in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• A bachelor in Molecular Biology with at least 2 years’ extensive hands-on experience in a molecular biology laboratory, with independent performance of next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows and droplet-based singe sell RNA sequencing (e.g. 10X genomics Chromium platform) relevant experience may also be considered for this position.
• Mandatory proficiency with Illumina sequencing platforms (e.g., NovaSeq, MiSeq).
• Hands-on experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting.
• Publications in a peer-reviewed journal as a first author or significant contributor in the field of molecular biology will be an added advantage.