Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) – Career Opportunities
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established under the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, with the mandate to carry out health research in Kenya. KEMRI is recognized globally as a premier research organization in human health and serves as a regional leader in the generation of knowledge for the improvement of human health.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in various research programmes and stations. These positions offer an opportunity to contribute to critical scientific research, public health, and community health initiatives.
1. PhD Studentship – KEMRI CGHR Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00852
Employment Type: Internship
Positions: 1
Duty Station: Kisumu
Deadline: 26th August 2025
Job Description:
The PhD Studentship position will support ongoing research projects at KEMRI’s Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR) in Kisumu. The role involves contributing to scientific studies, collecting and analyzing data, supporting laboratory or field-based research, and preparing reports for scientific dissemination. The student will work under the supervision of experienced researchers and contribute to publications, project presentations, and policy recommendations.
2. Community Tracker – Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00853
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 6
Grade: KMR 07
Deadline: 26th August 2025
Job Description:
The Community Tracker will be responsible for tracing participants in community-based studies, ensuring follow-up visits, and verifying contact details. The role includes working closely with study participants, community health workers, and project teams to maintain accurate records and ensure participant retention. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with the local community.
3. Early Post Doctoral Researcher – Yellow Fever
Job Reference: VN00854
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Deadline: 24th August 2025
Job Description:
This position focuses on advanced research on Yellow Fever epidemiology, diagnosis, and prevention strategies. Responsibilities include developing research protocols, conducting field and laboratory studies, analyzing data, publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to public health policy recommendations.
4. Assistant Research Officer – Genomics and Bioinformatics
Job Reference: VN00855
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Deadline: 24th August 2025
Job Description:
The Assistant Research Officer will provide technical support in genomics and bioinformatics studies. Duties include DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, bioinformatics data analysis, maintaining research databases, and assisting in manuscript preparation. The position will contribute to molecular research on pathogens and genetic epidemiology.
5. Early Post-Doctoral Researcher – Serosurveillance
Job Reference: VN00856
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Deadline: 24th August 2025
Job Description:
This role involves research on population immunity and disease surveillance through serological testing. The researcher will design and implement serosurveillance studies, analyze antibody prevalence data, prepare research reports, and work with public health agencies to inform disease control strategies.
6. Early Post-Doctoral Researcher
Job Reference: VN00857
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Deadline: 24th August 2025
Job Description:
This position will involve contributing to multi-disciplinary research projects within KEMRI. Duties include designing experiments, conducting data analysis, supervising junior research staff, and publishing scientific findings. The work will be aligned to KEMRI’s research priorities.
7. Accountant – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00858
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Grade: KMR 06
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Accountant will manage financial transactions, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with donor and institutional financial policies, manage budgets, and support audits. The role also includes tracking project expenditures and providing financial guidance to project teams.
8. Data/ICT Assistant – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00859
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 3
Grade: KMR 08
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Data/ICT Assistant will support data management systems, ensure timely data entry, conduct data cleaning, and assist in ICT support tasks such as network troubleshooting and hardware maintenance. The role requires strong database management and IT support skills.
9. Office Assistant – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00860
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 3
Grade: KMR 12
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Office Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support, including filing, photocopying, organizing office supplies, receiving visitors, and assisting in basic logistical arrangements for meetings and events.
10. Senior Laboratory Technologist – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00861
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 2
Grade: KMR 07
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Laboratory Technologist will oversee laboratory operations, ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, supervise laboratory staff, conduct diagnostic and research tests, and maintain laboratory equipment and records.
11. Pharmaceutical Technologist – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00862
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Grade: KMR 08
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Pharmaceutical Technologist will dispense medications, manage pharmaceutical inventories, provide patient counselling on drug use, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and research protocols.
12. Quality Assurance Officer – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00863
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 3
Grade: KMR 06
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Quality Assurance Officer will develop and implement quality assurance procedures, monitor project compliance with standard operating procedures, conduct audits, and ensure research outputs meet ethical and quality standards.
13. Registered Nurse – Mtwapa
Job Reference: VN00864
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Grade: KMR 08
Deadline: 30th August 2025
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse will provide clinical nursing care to patients, assist in research procedures, maintain patient records, administer medications, and support health education initiatives within project sites.
