The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced several career opportunities for qualified professionals and graduates seeking to join one of Kenya’s leading medical research institutions. The latest recruitment features positions in healthcare, data management, pharmaceutical services, community health, research, laboratory services, administration, and internship opportunities.
These vacancies provide an opportunity for professionals and recent graduates to contribute to impactful health research and public health interventions across various counties in Kenya. The positions are offered on contract and internship terms, with successful candidates supporting research projects that strengthen healthcare systems and improve health outcomes.
Applicants interested in working in research, clinical services, laboratory sciences, pharmaceutical services, health data management, administration, and community health are encouraged to review the available opportunities and submit their applications before the stated deadlines.
The available vacancies are outlined below.
- Clinical Officer – Homa Bay & Migori Counties
Job Reference: VN00981
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 4
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28th June 2026
The Clinical Officer will support clinical research activities and healthcare service delivery within KEMRI research projects operating in Homa Bay and Migori Counties. The successful candidates will play an important role in participant management, clinical assessments, implementation of study protocols, documentation of clinical findings, and ensuring compliance with ethical and research standards.
The role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams to ensure quality healthcare services while maintaining accurate clinical records and supporting ongoing medical research activities.
- Assistant Data Manager – Migori & Kisumu Counties
Job Reference: VN00982
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 2
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28th June 2026
The Assistant Data Manager will support data collection, management, verification, quality assurance, and reporting activities within research projects in Migori and Kisumu Counties.
The position involves working with project teams to ensure research data is accurately captured, securely stored, cleaned, validated, and prepared for analysis. The successful candidates will also assist in maintaining data integrity while supporting compliance with research protocols and institutional data management standards.
- Pharmaceutical Technologist – Kisii and Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00983
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 3
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28th June 2026
The Pharmaceutical Technologist will support pharmaceutical services within KEMRI research projects operating in Kisii and Kisumu.
The position will involve assisting with dispensing medications, maintaining pharmaceutical inventories, ensuring proper storage of medicines, supporting clinical research activities, documenting pharmaceutical records, and promoting adherence to pharmaceutical regulations and study requirements.
The successful candidates will work closely with clinical teams to ensure participants receive quality pharmaceutical care throughout the research projects.
- Community Health Worker – Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii and Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00984
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 6
Job Grade: KMR 08
Application Deadline: 28th June 2026
Community Health Workers will support community engagement activities across Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, and Kisumu Counties.
The successful candidates will serve as important links between research teams and local communities by supporting participant mobilization, health education, follow-up activities, community sensitization, and implementation of project interventions.
The role also includes assisting with participant tracking, promoting awareness of research activities, strengthening community participation, and ensuring effective communication between project teams and community members.
- Administrative Intern
Job Reference: VN00985
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
The Administrative Internship provides an opportunity for graduates seeking practical experience in office administration within a research institution.
The intern will support day-to-day administrative operations by assisting with document management, records organization, correspondence, scheduling, office coordination, and other administrative functions that facilitate efficient project implementation.
The internship offers valuable exposure to administrative processes within a professional research environment.
- Data Intern
Job Reference: VN00986
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
The Data Internship is designed for graduates interested in developing practical skills in research data management.
The interns will assist with data entry, cleaning, validation, database maintenance, quality assurance activities, and preparation of research datasets under the supervision of experienced data management professionals.
The programme provides practical exposure to research data systems and modern data management practices used in health research.
- Lab Intern
Job Reference: VN00987
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
The Laboratory Internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical laboratory experience within KEMRI research programmes.
The interns will support laboratory operations by assisting with sample handling, laboratory documentation, preparation of materials, equipment maintenance, quality control procedures, and implementation of laboratory protocols under supervision.
The internship enables participants to strengthen their laboratory competencies while working within an established medical research environment.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Job Reference: VN00988
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 6th July 2026
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is intended for highly qualified researchers seeking to advance their research careers through participation in KEMRI research programmes.
The Fellow will contribute to the design, implementation, analysis, publication, and dissemination of research findings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams involved in health research.
The role provides an opportunity to conduct high-quality scientific research, contribute to research capacity development, mentor junior researchers where applicable, and support the institute’s research objectives.
Why Consider a Career at KEMRI?
The Kenya Medical Research Institute remains one of Africa’s leading health research institutions, offering professionals and graduates opportunities to contribute to scientific discoveries that improve healthcare delivery and public health. Working at KEMRI provides exposure to multidisciplinary research, collaboration with experienced researchers, and participation in projects that influence healthcare policy and disease prevention initiatives.
The available opportunities accommodate experienced professionals as well as recent graduates seeking to begin careers in medical research, clinical services, pharmaceutical practice, laboratory sciences, administration, and health data management.
Summary of Available Positions
• Clinical Officer – Homa Bay & Migori Counties (4 Positions)
• Assistant Data Manager – Migori & Kisumu Counties (2 Positions)
• Pharmaceutical Technologist – Kisii and Kisumu (3 Positions)
• Community Health Worker – Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii and Kisumu (6 Positions)
• Administrative Intern (1 Position)
• Data Intern (2 Positions)
• Lab Intern (2 Positions)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1 Position)
Interested applicants should ensure their applications are submitted before the respective closing dates, as late applications may not be considered.
