Career Opportunities at KEMRI Careers Portal
Kenya Medical Research Institute is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for various contract positions across research, laboratory sciences, project management, administration, epidemiology, data analytics, and healthcare support functions.
The available opportunities are based in different locations including Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo, Kirinyaga, Suba, and Mbita. Successful candidates will join one of Kenya’s leading medical research institutions and contribute to impactful health research, laboratory operations, data management, and community health programmes.
Below are the advertised vacancies currently open for application.
1. Senior Laboratory Analyst (Laboratory Manager) – Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00953
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kisumu
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 05
The Senior Laboratory Analyst (Laboratory Manager) will oversee laboratory operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, coordinate laboratory activities, and support implementation of research and diagnostic procedures. The role also involves supervision of laboratory staff, management of laboratory resources, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
2. Laboratory Technologist – Isiolo County
Job Reference: VN00954
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Isiolo County
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 08
The Laboratory Technologist will support laboratory testing, sample handling, analysis, and documentation processes. The role includes maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control procedures, and supporting research and healthcare laboratory activities.
3. Administrative Assistant – Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00955
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kisumu
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 08
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and office support services including record management, scheduling, correspondence handling, and coordination of departmental activities. The role also involves supporting operational efficiency and ensuring smooth office operations.
4. Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) – Kilifi
Job Reference: VN00956
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 5
Location: Kilifi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) will support bioscience research activities including laboratory analysis, sample processing, data collection, and research documentation. The role contributes to scientific studies and research programme implementation.
5. Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) – Kilifi
Job Reference: VN00957
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
Location: Kilifi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) will assist in epidemiological studies, data collection, analysis, field activities, and reporting. The role supports disease surveillance and public health research initiatives.
6. Assistant Research Officer (School Engagement Programme) – Kilifi
Job Reference: VN00958
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kilifi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The successful candidate will support school engagement and community outreach activities linked to research programmes. Responsibilities include coordination of programme activities, stakeholder engagement, and support for education and awareness initiatives.
7. Research Officer (Bioscience) – Kilifi or Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00959
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
Location: Kilifi or Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Research Officer (Bioscience) will coordinate and support bioscience research projects, data analysis, laboratory activities, and scientific reporting. The role contributes to implementation of research objectives and scientific programme delivery.
8. Research Officer (NEWRISK) – Kilifi
Job Reference: VN00960
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kilifi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Research Officer (NEWRISK) will support research activities under the NEWRISK programme including project coordination, research implementation, data analysis, and reporting.
9. Research Officer (HSU) – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00961
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Research Officer (HSU) will support health systems research activities, programme coordination, research implementation, and analytical reporting within the assigned unit.
10. Research Officer – Health Systems Evaluation and Data Analytics – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00962
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The role involves supporting health systems evaluation, data analytics, reporting, and evidence generation for healthcare programmes and policy support initiatives.
11. Research Officer (Evaluating Hospital Workloads & Case-Mix) – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00963
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The successful candidate will support research on hospital workloads, healthcare service delivery, case-mix analysis, and health systems performance evaluation.
12. Assistant Research Officer – Epidemiologist/Data Analyst – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00964
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Assistant Research Officer – Epidemiologist/Data Analyst will support epidemiological analysis, data management, statistical reporting, and health research activities.
13. Research Officer – Data Management – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00965
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The Research Officer – Data Management will oversee research data collection, quality assurance, database management, and reporting processes to support ongoing research programmes.
14. Research Officer – Data Management – Wellcome Research Programme – Nairobi
Job Reference: VN00966
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
The successful candidate will support data management activities under the Wellcome Research Programme including database administration, data quality checks, analysis support, and reporting.
15. Research Assistant – Suba/Mbita
Job Reference: VN00967
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
Location: Suba/Mbita
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 07
The Research Assistant will support field research activities, participant follow-up, data collection, sample handling, and research documentation within assigned projects.
16. Project Manager – Kirinyaga
Job Reference: VN00968
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kirinyaga
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 05
The Project Manager will coordinate project implementation, oversee project timelines and deliverables, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure effective programme execution and reporting.
17. Research Assistant – Kirinyaga
Job Reference: VN00969
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kirinyaga
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 06
The Research Assistant will support research implementation activities including data collection, participant coordination, fieldwork support, and project documentation.
18. Medical Imaging Technologist – Kirinyaga
Job Reference: VN00970
Employment Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Location: Kirinyaga
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Job Grade: KMR 08
The Medical Imaging Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging procedures, support patient care services, maintain imaging equipment, and ensure compliance with imaging and safety standards.
