The RPHL Network is pleased to invite nominations for a regional training on pathogen genomics and bioinformatics, hosted by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), Philippines.
This fully funded training aims to strengthen laboratory capacity in genomic surveillance, sequencing, and genomic data analysis to support public health programmes across the region.
Eligible Countries
Nominations are open to candidates from all 14 RPHL Network Member Countries:
Brunei Darussalam • Cambodia • Indonesia • Lao PDR • Malaysia • Myanmar* • Nepal • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Thailand • Timor-Leste • Viet Nam
*Participation from Myanmar may be supported subject to the availability of additional funding.
Who Should Be Nominated?
This training is intended for laboratory professionals within the RPHL Network who are currently involved in — or will soon support — genomic surveillance and sequencing activities for public health.
Suitable Candidates Include:
- Laboratory Scientists / Technical Supervisors
- Responsible for sequencing operations
- Involved in sample preparation, library preparation, and sequencing workflows
- Supporting whole-genome sequencing (WGS) or AMR surveillance
- Bioinformatics / Data Management Staff
- Conduct genomic data analysis and interpretation
- Manage genomic data and quality control
- Support surveillance, outbreak response, or public-health reporting
Required Qualifications
Nominees must:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in molecular diagnostics, microbiology, virology, genomics, or related fields
- Understand PCR and molecular biology workflows
- Be familiar with DNA/RNA extraction procedures
- Understand biosafety and biosecurity principles
- Be involved (or assigned soon) in:
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- Whole-genome sequencing (WGS)
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance
- Molecular epidemiology
- Genomic data interpretation for public health
Preferred (Not Mandatory)
Priority may be given to candidates who:
- Have experience using sequencing platforms (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore)
- Have basic bioinformatics or command-line experience
- Manage genomic data, quality control, or reporting
- Support public-health decision-making
- Have institutional endorsement to apply skills after training
How to Nominate
All nominations must be submitted through the official RPHL Network Contact Person of the respective country.
Individual submissions will not be accepted. To find your country’s Contact Point, please visit: RPHL Network Contact Person
To nominate, country contact person should:
- Submit nominations of 2–3 qualified candidates via: Nomination Portal (Google Form)
- Upload all required supporting documents
Required Documents
Each nominee is required to submit the following documents to their respective RPHL Network Country Contact Person:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter, explaining:
- Why they want to attend
- How they will contribute during the workshop
- How their institution and national programme will benefit
- Letter of Support from their institution confirming:
- Relevance of the training to their role
- Commitment to enable application of new skills
Important Notes
- Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief interview.
- Deadline for submission: 13 March 2026
Enquiries
For questions or clarification, please contact: kittibhorn.p@rphlnetwork.org
