A leading research and health-focused institution in Kenya has announced multiple job vacancies across various departments, offering opportunities for professionals, researchers, and administrative personnel. These vacancies span across Nairobi, Kilifi, and Kisumu, reflecting the organization’s continued expansion in research, clinical services, and program implementation.
The institution plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, strengthening healthcare systems, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. Through its multidisciplinary teams, it contributes to improving health outcomes and fostering innovation in research and service delivery.
The available positions include roles in administration, laboratory services, clinical practice, project management, data management, and advanced research. These opportunities are offered on contract terms, with one internship opportunity available for early-career researchers.
Below is a detailed breakdown of all available positions, including duties and responsibilities for each role.
- Office & Research Administration Assistant – Trainee (Nairobi) – 2 Positions
This trainee position is designed to support both administrative and research coordination functions within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in day-to-day office administrative tasks including document management and scheduling
- Supporting research teams in organizing project documentation and records
- Coordinating meetings, workshops, and internal communications
- Maintaining filing systems for research and administrative documents
- Assisting in procurement and logistical support for office operations
- Supporting data entry and basic reporting tasks
- Handling correspondence and responding to routine inquiries
- Providing general support to research staff as required
- Senior Administrative Officer (Kisumu) – 1 Position
This role focuses on overseeing administrative operations and ensuring efficient service delivery within the office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing administrative systems and office operations
- Supervising administrative staff and ensuring performance standards are met
- Coordinating procurement, logistics, and facility management
- Overseeing records management and documentation processes
- Supporting budgeting and financial tracking activities
- Ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures
- Facilitating communication between departments and stakeholders
- Preparing administrative reports and briefs
- Laboratory Technologists (Kilifi) – 6 Positions
The laboratory technologists will support laboratory operations and research activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting laboratory tests and analyses as per study protocols
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration
- Recording and managing laboratory data accurately
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Supporting sample collection, processing, and storage
- Assisting in laboratory-based research activities
- Maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents
- Participating in quality assurance processes
- Early Post-Doctoral Researcher – Immunology (Kilifi) – 1 Position
This position focuses on research in immunology within ongoing projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing and conducting immunological research studies
- Analyzing and interpreting research data
- Preparing research reports and scientific publications
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams
- Supporting grant writing and proposal development
- Presenting research findings in meetings and conferences
- Supervising junior researchers and research assistants
- Ensuring compliance with research protocols and ethical standards
- Project Manager (Kilifi) – 2 Positions
The Project Manager will oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordinating project activities
- Monitoring project timelines and deliverables
- Managing project budgets and resources
- Coordinating with stakeholders and partners
- Preparing project reports and documentation
- Ensuring compliance with project requirements
- Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Supervising project staff and field teams
- Clinical Officer (Nairobi) – 2 Positions
The Clinical Officer will provide clinical care and support research activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing patient care and clinical consultations
- Supporting clinical research studies
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting in diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Ensuring adherence to clinical protocols
- Participating in community outreach activities
- Supporting data collection for clinical studies
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards
- Data Manager (Kilifi) – 3 Positions
The Data Manager will oversee data systems and ensure data quality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing databases and data systems
- Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and security
- Developing data collection tools and protocols
- Supervising data entry and data cleaning processes
- Generating reports and data summaries
- Supporting data analysis activities
- Maintaining data documentation and metadata
- Ensuring compliance with data protection policies
- Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Bioscience) – Kilifi – 2 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting bioscience research studies
- Designing experiments and analyzing results
- Publishing scientific findings
- Collaborating with research teams
- Supporting laboratory-based research activities
- Contributing to grant proposals
- Mentoring junior researchers
- Ensuring adherence to research standards
- Senior Post Doctoral Researcher – Nairobi – 1 Position
(Lead Senior Clinical Scientist/Health System Implementation Scientist)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading clinical and health systems research projects
- Designing and implementing research strategies
- Supervising research teams
- Engaging stakeholders and partners
- Publishing high-impact research outputs
- Supporting policy translation of research findings
- Managing research funding and resources
- Providing technical leadership
- Statistician (Kilifi) – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing statistical analysis plans
- Analyzing research data using statistical tools
- Interpreting and presenting results
- Supporting study design and methodology
- Ensuring data integrity and validity
- Collaborating with researchers on data-driven insights
- Preparing statistical reports
- Supporting publication processes
- Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Malaria and Sickle Cell) – Kilifi – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting research on malaria and sickle cell disease
- Analyzing clinical and laboratory data
- Publishing research findings
- Supporting field and laboratory studies
- Collaborating with clinical and research teams
- Preparing reports and presentations
- Mentoring junior staff
- Ensuring compliance with research protocols
- Early Post-Doctoral Researcher – Genomics (Kilifi) – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting genomics research
- Analyzing genetic data
- Supporting sequencing and bioinformatics processes
- Publishing research outputs
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Developing research proposals
- Mentoring junior researchers
- Ensuring ethical research conduct
- Senior Post Doctoral Researcher – Statistician/Quantitative Lead (Nairobi) – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading quantitative research activities
- Designing statistical frameworks
- Supervising data analysis teams
- Interpreting complex datasets
- Supporting research publications
- Advising on study design
- Managing data-driven projects
- Ensuring methodological rigor
- Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Modelling) – Kilifi – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing and applying mathematical models
- Analyzing research data through modelling techniques
- Supporting predictive analysis
- Collaborating with research teams
- Publishing modelling studies
- Presenting findings
- Supporting policy recommendations
- Ensuring model accuracy and validation
- Project Coordinator (Nursing/Midwifery Background) – Nairobi – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating project activities and timelines
- Supporting clinical and field operations
- Managing project documentation
- Liaising with healthcare teams
- Monitoring project progress
- Supporting training and capacity-building activities
- Preparing reports
- Ensuring compliance with protocols
- Clinical Trials Facility Manager (Kilifi) – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing clinical trial facilities
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supervising facility staff
- Overseeing trial operations
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Coordinating audits and inspections
- Managing resources and logistics
- Ensuring participant safety
- Clinical Officer (Kilifi) – 2 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing clinical services
- Supporting clinical research activities
- Maintaining patient records
- Conducting diagnostic procedures
- Ensuring adherence to clinical protocols
- Participating in outreach programs
- Supporting data collection
- Maintaining ethical standards
- Medical Officer – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing advanced medical care
- Supervising clinical teams
- Supporting clinical research
- Ensuring quality healthcare delivery
- Participating in program development
- Maintaining medical records
- Supporting training activities
- Ensuring compliance with medical standards
- Pharmacist – 2 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing pharmaceutical services
- Dispensing medications
- Ensuring drug safety and compliance
- Maintaining inventory and stock control
- Supporting clinical trials with pharmaceutical input
- Providing medication counseling
- Ensing proper storage of drugs
- Maintaining regulatory compliance
- Community Interviewers – 3 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting field interviews and surveys
- Collecting data from communities
- Ensuring informed consent
- Maintaining accurate records
- Supporting research studies
- Reporting field findings
- Adhering to ethical standards
- Participating in training sessions
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Internship) – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting research projects
- Conducting literature reviews
- Assisting in data collection and analysis
- Preparing research reports
- Participating in academic discussions
- Supporting publication processes
- Collaborating with research teams
- Gaining practical research experience
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications through the official recruitment portal before the respective deadlines indicated for each position.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted and that applications are completed within the stated timelines.
