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Job Summary

Job Title:
Clinical Bioinformatician, Cancer Centre
Employer:
Aga Khan University Hospital
Location:
Nairobi
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Healthcare and Medical Jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Sunday, 3 May 2026

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) is a premier private, not-for-profit teaching hospital providing tertiary and secondary healthcare services in East Africa. It is a leading medical institution known for its advanced facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, and commitment to medical education and impactful research.

Full-time

Deadline: 

3 May 2026

Clinical Bioinformatician, Cancer Centre Job at Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

The Clinical Bioinformatician will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting high-throughput genomic data to support accurate diagnosis and improved understanding of rare genetic disorders and cancer.

The role involves processing and quality control of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, identifying clinically relevant variants, and collaborating closely with laboratory scientists, clinicians, and genetic counselors to deliver high-quality, actionable genomic insights that inform patient care and research.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Genomic Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Process and analyze NGS data from germline and somatic sources (e.g., whole exome sequencing, targeted panels).
  • Perform quality control, alignment, variant calling, annotation, and filtering of sequencing data.
  • Interpret and classify genetic variants based on clinical relevance using established guidelines (e.g., ACMG/AMP).
Clinical Reporting and Collaboration
  • Collaborate with clinical laboratory scientists, physicians, and genetic counselors to review variant interpretations.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions for patient case reviews.
  • Participate with clinicians in preparing clinical reports that summarize genomic findings in a clear and actionable manner.
Data Management, Tools, and Pipeline Optimization
  • Maintain and enhance bioinformatics pipelines and databases used in variant analysis.
  • Implement best practices for data management, version control, and documentation.
  • Evaluate new bioinformatics tools and methods to improve analysis acc

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