Tenders Are Invited For Genomic Surveillance Capacity Building In Rwanda(Re-Advertisement )

Tenders are invited for Terms of Reference for Genomic Surveillance Capacity Building in Rwanda(Re-Advertisement ) 2.Objectives The overall objective is to strengthen Genomic surveillance capacity in Rwanda, enabling early detection, monitoring, and effective control of emerging pathogens. Specific Objectives Assess the current genomic surveillance landscape, including laboratory, human resources, data management and reporting capacities. Build sustainable human resource capacity through training and mentorship in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and genomic epidemiology Integrate genomic data into national surveillance platforms (DHIS2/IDSR) to support real time monitoring and outbreak response Provide technical guidance and operational support to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement of genomic surveillance systems. 3.Scope of work The successful firm will be responsible for the following activities: 3.1 Landscape assessment Conduct a comprehensive mapping of existing genomic surveillance capacities at the Rwanda Biomedical Center and in other relevant health institutions, as identified in collaboration with Jhpiego and its partners Identify gaps in infrastructure, human resources, laboratory workflows, bioinformatics pipelines, and data integration Provide technical guidance for strengthening Rwanda genomic surveillance ecosystem 3.2 Training and capacity building Design and deliver targeted training programs on advanced molecular techniques, next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, Bioinformatics analysis, genomic epidemiology, and data interpretation. Conduct advanced, hands-on training on the use of genomic data in epidemiological investigations and public health responses. 3.3 Mentorship and Technical Support Establish structured mentorship programs for national staff in genomics and bioinformatics Provide hands-on support for laboratory workflows, sequencing processes, and data analysis pipelines. 3.4 Data Integration and Analytics Develop protocols to integrate genomic data into DHIS2/IDSR dashboards for real-time visualization and reporting. Build capacity for routine genomic data analysis, interpretation, and alert generation Ensure data interoperability with existing surveillance and laboratory information systems. 3.4 Sustainability and Knowledge Transfer Develop/Revise standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, and training guides for genomic surveillance Support institutionalization of genomic surveillance practices within national health systems Synthesize lessons learned into practical guidance for institutional strengthening Provide recommendations for long-term sustainability, including infrastructure, human resource development and data governance. 4.Deliverables The incumbent company is expected to deliver the following outputs: Inception report with detailed methodology, workplan and stakeholder engagement Landscape assessment report highlighting capacities, gaps, and recommendations for improvement Training materials and roadmap for advanced molecular techniques, including NGS and genomics as well as Bioinformatics Documentation of training including participant lists, competence reports and certificates Mentorship program report detailing activities, participants and outcomes Genomic data integration framework for DHIS2/IDSR dashboards, including SoPs and protocols. Final technical report summarizing all activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations for sustainability 5.Duration The consulting company contract is expected for 7 months, with specific milestones tied to deliverables. The timeline should include inception, assessment, training, mentorship, and integration phases. 6.Institutional Arrangement The consulting firm will work under the guidance of the Jhpiego Rwanda and its partners in close collaboration with Rwanda Biomedical Center-National Reference Laboratory. Location: Kigali Deadline: Monday, 30/03/2026 16:00 [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-genomic-surveillance-capacity-building-rwandare-advertisement