Are you passionate about working in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, and purpose-driven environment? The University of Nairobi (UoN) is calling on highly motivated professionals to join its vibrant community of researchers, scholars, and innovators. As one of Africa’s premier academic institutions, UoN is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge through teaching, research, and service to society.
If you aspire to grow your career in a place where your contributions can shape the future of education and research in Kenya and beyond, then this is your opportunity to become part of the University of Nairobi’s mission. The current openings, mostly under project-based roles, provide avenues for dynamic individuals to make a significant impact on critical research and development initiatives.
Below are the current job openings available at the University of Nairobi under various research and development projects:
1. Assistant Accountant – MAP AMR KENYA
Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
The Assistant Accountant will support the financial operations of the MAP AMR KENYA project, which focuses on antimicrobial resistance monitoring and analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for the project in compliance with university and donor requirements.
- Process project expenditures and maintain cashbooks, ledgers, and bank reconciliation statements.
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts for donor submission.
- Monitor project budgets and flag variances or anomalies.
- Facilitate timely procurement and payment processing.
- Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responses.
- Maintain proper filing of all financial documents and transaction records.
2. PhD Research Assistant – Re-advertisement
Deadline: Friday, July 18, 2025
This is a re-advertised position based at the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research under the VLIR-UOS Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support PhD-level research activities including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Assist in writing academic manuscripts, progress reports, and grant proposals.
- Coordinate field research logistics including scheduling interviews, distributing survey tools, and maintaining datasets.
- Participate in stakeholder engagement activities and dissemination workshops.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory research guidelines.
- Collaborate with academic supervisors and partners within the VLIR-UOS Program framework.
3. Adherence Counsellor
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Adherence Counsellor will play a key role in supporting participants enrolled in clinical studies to maintain treatment plans and study participation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling to study participants to enhance medication adherence.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and tailor counseling sessions accordingly.
- Support defaulter tracing and re-engagement efforts.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure integrated care and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and confidential counseling records.
- Contribute to the development of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials.
- Assist in recruitment and retention of study participants.
4. Study Nurse/Counsellor
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Study Nurse/Counsellor will provide both clinical and psychosocial support to participants enrolled in health research studies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct health screenings, obtain informed consent, and administer questionnaires.
- Offer pre- and post-test counseling for HIV and other tests relevant to the study.
- Administer medications and monitor side effects in line with study protocols.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-up records.
- Ensure the proper referral of participants for additional care and support services.
- Participate in regular study meetings and data reviews.
5. Site Engagement Clinician
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
This role is focused on fostering strong relationships between research staff and clinical partners to enhance study implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison between research teams and health facility staff.
- Facilitate the coordination of participant recruitment and retention activities.
- Conduct site assessments and contribute to capacity-building initiatives.
- Deliver site training and updates related to study protocols and SOPs.
- Participate in monitoring and quality assurance activities.
- Document site engagement activities and produce periodic reports.
6. Study Physician
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Study Physician will oversee the clinical management of study participants and ensure the safety and integrity of research protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical screening, examinations, and eligibility assessments for study participants.
- Provide medical care and referrals as per study and ethical requirements.
- Supervise the implementation of study protocols, including adverse event reporting.
- Review laboratory results and interpret clinical findings.
- Support training of study personnel and offer clinical mentorship.
- Ensure documentation meets Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
7. Laboratory Coordinator
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Laboratory Coordinator will manage laboratory operations within the study and ensure the validity and reliability of laboratory data.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee sample collection, processing, storage, and analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration and servicing schedules are adhered to.
- Implement and enforce laboratory SOPs, biosafety procedures, and quality control protocols.
- Liaise with external laboratories for specialized testing.
- Prepare laboratory reports and documentation for audits and reviews.
- Train and supervise lab personnel and interns.
8. Clinical Research Associate
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
This role entails monitoring study activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and research protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct site visits and monitoring of trial activities.
- Review case report forms (CRFs) and ensure timely data entry and accuracy.
- Support ethical review submissions and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate communication between investigators, sponsors, and study teams.
- Ensure that trial master files and other essential documents are up to date.
- Prepare and participate in audit readiness and quality assurance activities.
9. County Clinical Coordinators
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025
County Clinical Coordinators will oversee implementation of clinical research activities in their respective counties and ensure stakeholder alignment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the operational aspects of the study within assigned county health facilities.
- Provide clinical oversight and troubleshoot implementation issues.
- Liaise with county health officials and build collaboration with local partners.
- Train and supervise county-based study staff.
- Monitor study progress and provide weekly reports to the central coordination unit.
- Support logistics including procurement, transport, and resource allocation at the county level.
These positions are project-based, time-bound roles that form an integral part of UoN’s expanding research portfolio. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, interact with global research collaborators, and contribute to evidence generation for policy and practice in health and development.
The University of Nairobi values diversity and inclusion, and encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and women, to apply.
All positions require demonstrated professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to research excellence.
For application details and downloadable job descriptions, please visit the University of Nairobi Careers Portal or access the specific PDFs linked in the official job announcement page.
Note: Applications must be submitted on or before the respective deadlines indicated for each position. Late submissions will not be considered.
Applications are to be submitted via the process outlined in the specific job advertisement PDFs. Please refer to the full details in each document before applying. Do not send email applications unless explicitly stated in the job posting.
Apply now through the official UoN job portal.
