Job Specification
- PhD in any of the following fields; Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computational Biology, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in software engineering, AI/ML, data science, or computational research, including leadership of complex technical programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Full-stack software engineering (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript, modern web frameworks)
- System architecture and API design
- Cloud and/or high-performance computing environments
- Proven experience applying AI and machine learning to real-world, large-scale datasets, preferably in health, development, or policy settings.
- Strong experience designing and operationalizing data governance, privacy, and security frameworks.
- Track record of leading multi-institutional or regional technical initiatives.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to align advanced digital and AI solutions with public health priorities and policy needs.
Notes:
- Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;
- Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
- Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
- The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
- Late applications will not be considered;
- Applications should be emailed to as one file in PDF:
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
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