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Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research. The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally. Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Vacancies at KEMRI

  1. Laboratory Technologist Intern – Kisumu
  2. Laboratory Technologist Intern – Eldoret
  3. Laboratory Technologist Intern – Siaya
  4. Registered Clinical Officer – Nairobi
  5. Nurse – 2 Posts
  6. Research Assistant – Nairobi

Laboratory Technologist Intern – Kisumu

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Medical laboratory science, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, and Biochemistry.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
  • Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct.    Mandatory
  • Appointment is for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.    Mandatory
  • A stipend will be paid but successful candidates will cater for their own transport, accommodation, and upkeep during this period.    Mandatory
  • The Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.    Mandatory
  • KEMRI/the project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.    Mandatory
  • Letter of Application indicating the field of study    Mandatory
  • Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)    Mandatory

Laboratory Technologist Intern – Eldoret

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Medical laboratory science, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, and Biochemistry.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
  • Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct.    Mandatory
  • Appointment is for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.    Mandatory
  • A stipend will be paid but successful candidates will cater for their own transport, accommodation, and upkeep during this period.    Mandatory
  • The Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.    Mandatory
  • KEMRI/the project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.    Mandatory
  • Letter of Application indicating the field of study    Mandatory
  • Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)    Mandatory

Laboratory Technologist Intern – Siaya

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Medical laboratory science, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, and Biochemistry.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
  • Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct.    Mandatory
  • Appointment is for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.    Mandatory
  • A stipend will be paid but successful candidates will cater for their own transport, accommodation, and upkeep during this period.    Mandatory
  • The Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.    Mandatory
  • KEMRI/the project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.    Mandatory
  • Letter of Application indicating the field of study    Mandatory
  • Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)    Mandatory

Nurse – 2 Posts

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to participants,
  • Conduct participant’s assessments, monitor vital signs, and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
  • Obtaining informed consent and enrolment of participants into the study.
  • Explaining study procedures to eligible participants
  • Obtains medical history and performs physical examination
  • Offers individual, group, and family counseling to participants and patients
  • Confirms eligibility for all study participants
  • Conducts protocol-specific tests and procedures
  • Providing project management team with regular feedback on participant recruitment.
  • Provide HIV counseling, testing and lab results interpretation
  • Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
  • Responds to participants’ calls
  • Administer the oral cholera vaccine and perform phlebotomy.
  • Retention activities-follow up of participants in need of close monitoring and review, together with visit reminders via phone calls
  • Record any adverse events and notify the lead clinician of the same as per protocol
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned
  • Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
  • Administer Case Report Forms and perform quality checks
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
  • Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing Mandatory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili. Mandatory
  • Training in GCP and Human subjects will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
  • Experience with current methods of epidemiology surveillance; having worked in a multidisciplinary, multi-site project will be an added advantage Added Advantage
  • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya Mandatory
  • Team player Mandatory
  • Excellent Communication and people skills Mandatory
  • Highly organized Mandatory
  • Ability to work without supervision

Registered Clinical Officer – Nairobi

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality clinical care to participants, including HIV testing, counselling.
  • Perform Phlebotomy
  • Conduct participant assessments, eligibility, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans in line with the study protocol.
  • Educate participants on Cholera prevention.
  • Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
  • Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
  • Informed Consent form administration
  • Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)
  • Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs, source docs, and resolve queries that may arise.
  • Develop and review of clinic related related SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery Mandatory
  • Valid Clinical officer’s license to practice in Kenya. Mandatory
  • Experience in research settings or clinical trials will be an added advantage Added Advantage
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. Mandatory
  • Excellent communication and patient counselling skills. Mandatory
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Mandatory
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and data management systems. Mandatory
  • Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research. Mandatory
  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. Mandatory
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills. Mandatory
  • Commitment to advancing public health and HIV prevention. Mandatory
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines Mandatory
  • Maintain accurate and confidential participants records in compliance with site policies and regulation

Research Assistant – Nairobi

Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizing and supervising the implementation of all laboratory activities
  • Work with Research Administrator to ensure adherence to study deliverables time points and support the submission of periodic reports on project status
  • Developing and designing local training and capacity building of project staff in collaboration with the study manager
  • Development of Lab SoPs and training staff on the same.
  • Liaising with relevant county and sub-county health management teams, MOH departmental heads, opinion leaders and other stakeholders
  • Drafting, editing and preparing correspondence, reports and other project related materials
  • Supporting quality assurance/quality control processes for the study data collection procedures
  • Translate study tools and documents from English into local language as necessary.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science or a health-related discipline; Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Community Health from a recognized institution
  • Training in Good Clinical Practice
  • Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics skills

How to Apply for Job Vacancies at KEMRI

Application Ends on: 07/08/25 5:00:00 PM

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