AI Software Engineer at African Population And Health Research Center

Information Technology
Nairobi
March 1, 2023
Full Time
Application Ends: March 31, 2023
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Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

The AI Software Engineer will be responsible for creating deployable versions of all Machine Learning models and integration of these into products for improving health and well-being. They will join APHRC’s multidisciplinary team to help in shaping new strategy and showcasing the potential for AI through early-stage solutions.

The AI Software Engineer will:

  • Develop ML models alongside DSE’s data engineers, data analysts, data scientists and provide provide end to end AI solutions;
  • Build Code Infrastructure from ML models developed by data scientists in DSE using advanced technologies;
  • Package ML models into usable products by researches and policy makers;
  • Create End Point APIs from the ML algorithms. These will include products such mobile applications, web services, chatbots, CDSS etc.;
  • Develop the development of platform for data sharing;
  • Provide updates on breakthrough artificial intelligence technologies with the potential to transform the Center’s research environment, the research staff or policy makers’ experience and influence policy development and decision making;
  • Work closely with DSE data engineers, program and data managers to produce data into usable formats for analysis;
  • Prepare and support monthly reports and scientific publications;
  • Support data managers in the use of the metadata software programs;
  • Develop training curricula and training materials;
  • Attend DSE technical and progress meetings; and
  • Contribute to report and manuscript writing, knowledge translation products, grants, and ethics review board applications.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

  • PhD in Data science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering, Applied Statistics. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Development, or other related field.
  • At least three years of experience formulating and strategizing AI solutions; with at least one-year’s postdoctoral experience.
  • Solid understanding of common programming languages used in AI, such as Python, Java, C++, and R.
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical and algorithmic models as well as of fundamental mathematical concepts, such as linear algebra and probability.
  • Experience working with large data sets and writing efficient code capable of processing large data streams at speed.
  • Proven experience in applying AI to practical and all-inclusive technology solutions.
  • Hands-on knowledge in machine learning, deep learning, Tensorflow, Python, NLP.
  • Understanding of functional design principles, object-oriented programming principles, basic algorithms.
  • Expertise in REST API development, NoSQL design, RDBMS design.
  • Proven expertise in using deep learning, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), computer vision, chatbots, and robotics to help the internal teams promote diverse research outcomes and drive innovation is a must have.
  • Understanding of website scripts such as XML, Javascript, JSON.
  • Understanding of ETL framework and ETL tools including Alteryx and Microsoft SSIS.
  • Digital marketing analytics tools including Google 360, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Adobe Marketing Suite.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like R shiny, matplotlib, ggplot, d3.js.ArcGIS, QGIS, Tableau to visually encode data and generation of dashboards for interpretation.
  • Good communication skills to describe findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, self-driven, has attention to detail with a strong analytical mind.
  • Demonstrate ability to work both independently and to work collaboratively with internal and external team members, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to multi-task, work accurately and effectively to deadlines; has good self-assessment of timing of tasks and ability to set deadlines. Organizational and time management skills to manage and prioritize workload.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of technical and analytic challenges, and learning new approaches and topics.

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Method of Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through our recruitment portal in English, and include:

  1. A letter of application;
  2. A statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
  3. CV with contact details of three referees

Interested and qualified? Go to African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC) on aphrc.org to apply

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