KEMRI Invites Qualified Applicants for Multiple Career Opportunities in Kenya
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced several exciting career opportunities for qualified and motivated professionals seeking to contribute to health research, biosciences, epidemiology, data analytics, and project management across Kenya.
The available vacancies are offered on contract terms and are based in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, and Suba/Mbita. KEMRI is seeking individuals passionate about research excellence, innovation, healthcare systems strengthening, and scientific advancement.
Below are the advertised positions and their respective job descriptions.
1. Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) – Kilifi
Reference: VN00956
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 5
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The role involves supporting biosciences research activities within laboratory and field settings. Successful candidates will assist in sample collection, laboratory analysis, data recording, and implementation of research protocols. The position also includes maintaining research documentation and supporting scientific investigations within ongoing KEMRI projects.
2. Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) – Kilifi
Reference: VN00957
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The successful candidates will support epidemiological studies through data collection, surveillance activities, participant follow-up, and analysis support. The role includes assisting researchers in monitoring disease trends, preparing study reports, and ensuring accurate field data management.
3. Assistant Research Officer (School Engagement Programme) – Kilifi
Reference: VN00958
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
This role focuses on coordinating school engagement and community participation activities within research programmes. Responsibilities include supporting awareness initiatives, stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, communication activities, and reporting on outreach programmes involving schools and communities.
4. Research Officer (Bioscience) – Kilifi or Nairobi
Reference: VN00959
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The Research Officer will support bioscience research projects by conducting scientific investigations, laboratory procedures, data analysis, and technical reporting. The role also involves coordinating research activities, ensuring compliance with scientific protocols, and supporting publication of findings where applicable.
5. Research Officer (NEWRISK) – Kilifi
Reference: VN00960
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The position supports the implementation of the NEWRISK research programme through project coordination, data management, field activities, and reporting. The officer will work closely with research teams to monitor programme activities and support evidence-based research initiatives.
6. Research Officer (HSU) – Nairobi
Reference: VN00961
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The successful candidate will support health systems research activities, including research coordination, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting. The role also includes supporting programme implementation and contributing to policy and health systems improvement initiatives.
7. Research Officer – Health Systems Evaluation and Data Analytics – Nairobi
Reference: VN00962
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
This role focuses on health systems evaluation, research data analytics, and reporting. Duties include analysing healthcare datasets, evaluating programme performance, preparing technical reports, and supporting evidence generation for decision-making within health systems programmes.
8. Research Officer (Evaluating Hospital Workloads & Case-Mix) – Nairobi
Reference: VN00963
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The officer will support research focused on evaluating hospital workloads, patient case-mix, and healthcare service delivery. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, research coordination, report preparation, and supporting healthcare systems assessment activities.
9. Assistant Research Officer – Epidemiologist/Data Analyst – Nairobi
Reference: VN00964
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The successful candidate will assist in epidemiological analysis, data management, and interpretation of research findings. The role includes supporting statistical analysis, preparing reports, maintaining research databases, and contributing to disease surveillance and public health research activities.
10. Research Officer – Data Management – Nairobi
Reference: VN00965
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The role involves managing research data systems, ensuring data quality, supporting database administration, and preparing data reports. The officer will also support data security, integrity, and compliance with research standards and protocols.
11. Research Officer – Data Management – Wellcome Research Programme – Nairobi
Reference: VN00966
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Job Description
The successful candidate will support data management activities under the Wellcome Research Programme. Duties include database maintenance, data cleaning, reporting, quality assurance, and supporting research teams with accurate and reliable data systems.
12. Research Assistant – Suba/Mbita
Reference: VN00967
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 2
Job Grade: KMR 07
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Research Assistant will support field and research activities including participant recruitment, data collection, community engagement, sample handling, and maintaining study documentation. The role also includes supporting project implementation and reporting activities.
13. Project Manager – Kirinyaga
Reference: VN00968
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 05
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Project Manager will oversee project planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting. Responsibilities include managing timelines, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, project monitoring, and ensuring successful delivery of project objectives.
14. Research Assistant – Kirinyaga
Reference: VN00969
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The role involves supporting research operations through fieldwork, participant coordination, data collection, record management, and assisting project teams in day-to-day research implementation activities.
15. Medical Imaging Technologist – Kirinyaga
Reference: VN00970
Employment Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 08
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The successful candidate will support medical imaging services within the project by operating imaging equipment, maintaining imaging records, supporting diagnostic procedures, and ensuring adherence to imaging and patient safety protocols.
