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Bioinformatica Scientist - Genomica

Closing: May 17, 2024

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Published: May 4, 2024 (14 days ago)

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Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field with at least 3 years of working genomic sequencing experience

• A minimum of Master's level training in Bioinformatics and or Computational sciences with at least 3 years of working experience

• Knowledge of genomics, population genetics, data science, and

• computational biology (hands-on experience with cloud computing, Unix platform, bioinformatics tools software, bioinformatics primary and secondary databases, scripting languages such as Python, and a strong grounding in biological sciences).



Job application procedure
All suitable qualified and interested individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents, detailed Curriculum Vite with telephone and e-mail contacts, Recent Passport size, and National ID should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O.BOX 7272, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in room No.A.102 between 8am-5.00 pm working days not later than Friday 17 May 2024 at 5:00pm



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Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field with at least 3 years of working genomic sequencing experience

• A minimum of Master's level training in Bioinformatics and or Computational sciences with at least 3 years of working experience

• Knowledge of genomics, population genetics, data science, and

• computational biology (hands-on experience with cloud computing, Unix platform, bioinformatics tools software, bioinformatics primary and secondary databases, scripting languages such as Python, and a strong grounding in biological sciences).



Job application procedure
All suitable qualified and interested individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents, detailed Curriculum Vite with telephone and e-mail contacts, Recent Passport size, and National ID should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O.BOX 7272, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in room No.A.102 between 8am-5.00 pm working days not later than Friday 17 May 2024 at 5:00pm



• Developing and maintaining bioinformatics databases, workflows, and dete analysis pipelines, including artificial intelligence tools, to explore genomic diate, integrate it with other large datasets and generate new knowledge

• Analyze and interpret complex biological dets such as FASTO sequences. Identifying and addressing technical and validation gaps in bioinformatics methods, standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or active participation in QA/QC Quality Improvement Plan

• Propagate bioinformatics adoption within the public service structures through demonstration of its utility in public health interventions.

• Promote bioinformatics competencies through supervision and mentorship of fellow staff, or training activities, short-term (workshops) and long-term (internship courses) in bioinformatics.

• Manage, maintain, and maximize utilization and sustainability of all software and hardware resources, including equipment and fittings in the server room


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