Training Coordinator, STRIDE Program

About the Program

• STRIDE (Scientific Training and Research in Infectious Disease Genomics and Entrepreneurship) is a six-year, pan-African workforce development program designed to strengthen Africa’s health systems by building a new generation of genomics and bioinformatics professionals.
• Led by the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH) at Redeemer’s University in partnership with the University of Cape Town, University of Yaoundé I, and Villgro Africa, STRIDE aims to train and equip approximately 5,100 young African scientists and health professionals to transition into dignified, sustainable careers across disease surveillance, research, diagnostics, and biotech innovation.
• The program addresses Africa’s critical shortage of genomics expertise through three integrated pathways: internationally accredited MSc and PhD training with guaranteed professional placements, intensive skills and upskilling programs for early- and mid-career professionals, and bioentrepreneurship education supporting the development of locally driven health innovations.
• By strengthening faculty capacity at emerging universities and building employment pipelines with national public health institutions, STRIDE contributes to an Africa-led genomics ecosystem that advances health sovereignty, innovation, and improved health outcomes across the continent.

Description

• STRIDE is seeking an experienced Training Coordinator to lead its academic and professional training programs across Africa.
• The Training Coordinator will work closely with academic partners, faculty, and program leadership to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of STRIDE’s training portfolio, including MSc and PhD programs, postdoctoral fellowships, genomics bootcamps, technical short courses, and leadership fellowships.
• The Training Coordinator will ensure that training programs remain academically rigorous, aligned with emerging advances in genomics and bioinformatics, and responsive to workforce needs across African health systems. Working with partners including the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH), University of Cape Town (UCT), and University of Yaoundé I (UY), the role will coordinate curriculum development, faculty engagement, participant learning pathways, and program implementation.
• This role is central to ensuring STRIDE delivers high-quality training that prepares the next generation of African genomics scientists and strengthens institutional capacity for genomics education across the continent.

Key Responsibilities
Academic Program Coordination:

• Coordinate the academic implementation of STRIDE’s MSc and PhD training programs in partnership with IGH, UCT, and UY.
• Support curriculum planning, course scheduling, and faculty coordination to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Coordinate student learning pathways, including course progression, research supervision assignments, and integration of practical training components.
• Track academic progress of STRIDE trainees and support alignment between coursework, research activities, and transition-to-work placements.

Training Program Development and Implementation:

• Coordinate the development and delivery of STRIDE’s broader training portfolio, including genomics bootcamps, technical short courses, and leadership fellowships.
• Work with faculty and subject-matter experts to develop training curricula, course materials, and learning objectives aligned with emerging advances in genomics and bioinformatics.
• Support the integration of interdisciplinary topics such as computational biology, genomic surveillance, outbreak response, AI-enabled modelling, and research translation.
• Coordinate training schedules, instructors, and program timelines to ensure training activities remain on track across the program’s implementation period.

Fellowship and Faculty Development Programs:

• Support the design and coordination of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, ensuring fellows are effectively integrated into teaching, student supervision, and mentorship activities.
• Coordinate the Genomics Leadership Fellowship curriculum and training program for institutional leaders in public health agencies, research institutions, and laboratories.
• Ensure fellows contribute to strengthening mentorship, teaching capacity, and institutional genomics expertise across the STRIDE network.

Training Quality Assurance and Program Management:

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training programs, incorporating feedback from trainees, instructors, and institutional partners to continuously improve course content and delivery.
• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead to track training outcomes and ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Maintain training documentation, program schedules, and curriculum records across STRIDE interventions.

Partner and Faculty Engagement:

• Coordinate closely with senior faculty, instructors, and partner institutions to support program delivery and collaboration across the STRIDE network.
• Facilitate communication between academic institutions, instructors, and STRIDE program leadership, including working closely with the STRIDE Program Manager,  to ensure effective implementation of training programs.
• Support the development of STRIDE’s pan-African network of genomics educators, trainers, and institutional partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in academic program coordination, scientific training programs, research education, or capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong technical background in genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or related life sciences fields.
• Experience coordinating scientific training programs, workshops, academic programs, or research fellowships.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, researchers, and institutional partners across multiple organizations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate complex training activities across multiple timelines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in international research collaborations, academic consortia, or donor-funded training programs.
• Familiarity with genomics training environments, sequencing laboratories, bioinformatics training, or computational biology programs.
• Experience developing training curricula, workshops, or academic course content.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with diverse scientific and institutional stakeholders.
• Experience working with African research institutions, universities, or public health agencies.
• Ability to translate technical scientific concepts into structured training programs and learning pathways.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to: using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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