The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced 17 job vacancies across its research and support programmes.
The institution is offering opportunities for professionals and graduates in Kilifi, Nairobi, Suba/Mbita and Kirinyaga counties.
The vacancies, which are on contract terms, span various fields including biosciences, epidemiology, health systems research, data management, project management, medical imaging and programme support.
KEMRI is also seeking interns and research assistants to support ongoing scientific and community health initiatives.
Among the advertised positions are five vacancies for Assistant Research Officers in Biosciences, two Assistant Research Officer positions in Epidemiology, and one Assistant Research Officer role under the School Engagement Programme.
KEMRI is also recruiting two Research Officers in Bioscience, one Research Officer under the NEWRISK programme, one Research Officer in the Health Systems Unit (HSU), and two Research Officers specialising in Health Systems Evaluation and Data Analytics.
Additional openings include one Research Officer position focusing on Evaluating Hospital Workloads and Case-Mix, one Assistant Research Officer role for an Epidemiologist/Data Analyst, one Research Officer position in Data Management, and another Research Officer role in Data Management under the Wellcome Research Programme.
In Suba and Mbita, the institute is seeking two Research Assistants, while Kirinyaga has openings for a Project Manager, a Research Assistant and a Medical Imaging Technologist.
Nairobi also has a vacancy for a Program Assistant. KEMRI is also offering two Research Internship opportunities.
How to apply
Interested applicants are required to submit applications online via the KEMRI online recruitment portal before the stated deadline.
Applications for the first batch of vacancies close on May 27, with others closing on June 1 and June 15.
“Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,” KEMRI stated.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
The recruitment drive comes as KEMRI continues to expand its health research programmes and strengthen capacity in disease surveillance, data analytics and healthcare systems evaluation.
KEMRI said the opportunities are aimed at supporting ongoing scientific research and healthcare programmes in the country, while also creating employment opportunities for skilled professionals and young researchers.
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