The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced several employment and internship opportunities for qualified professionals and graduates seeking to contribute to health research and public health programs in Kenya. The latest recruitment drive features contract positions, internships, and a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship, offering opportunities across various counties including Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, and Kisumu.
These vacancies are ideal for healthcare professionals, researchers, data specialists, laboratory personnel, and recent graduates looking to gain practical experience within one of Kenya’s leading medical research institutions. Successful candidates will support ongoing research projects, strengthen healthcare delivery, and contribute to evidence-based interventions that improve public health outcomes.
Below are the available KEMRI vacancies, reference numbers, employment types, number of positions, and application deadlines.
Available Positions
- Clinical Officer – Homa-Bay & Migori Counties
Job Reference: VN00981
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 4
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28 June 2026
The Clinical Officer will support implementation of research activities and clinical services within project sites in Homa Bay and Migori Counties. The role involves working closely with research teams, participants, and healthcare facilities to ensure quality clinical care and adherence to research protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide patient care in accordance with project protocols.
• Screen, recruit, and follow up study participants.
• Document clinical findings accurately and maintain research records.
• Administer treatment and monitor participant progress.
• Support implementation of research procedures and data collection.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality healthcare services.
• Participate in community outreach and health education activities where required.
- Assistant Data Manager – Migori & Kisumu Counties
Job Reference: VN00982
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 2
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28 June 2026
The Assistant Data Manager will support data management activities for research projects by ensuring high-quality data collection, validation, storage, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in managing research databases.
• Perform routine data cleaning and validation.
• Support electronic data capture systems.
• Generate routine data quality reports.
• Monitor data completeness and consistency.
• Work with research teams to resolve data queries.
• Maintain secure data storage and confidentiality.
• Support preparation of datasets for analysis.
- Pharmaceutical Technologist – Kisii and Kisumu
Job Reference: VN00983
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 3
Job Grade: KMR 06
Application Deadline: 28 June 2026
The Pharmaceutical Technologist will provide pharmaceutical support to research projects while ensuring proper handling, storage, dispensing, and accountability of study medications.
Key Responsibilities
• Dispense medications according to research protocols.
• Maintain pharmaceutical inventory and stock records.
• Monitor storage conditions for medicines and research products.
• Prepare pharmacy documentation and reports.
• Support participant counseling on medication use.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and research standards.
• Participate in stock audits and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate drug accountability records.
- 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: 28 June 2026
Community Health Workers will support field-based research activities by engaging communities, conducting follow-up visits, and facilitating participant retention within assigned project areas.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct household visits and community follow-ups.
• Mobilize and recruit eligible study participants.
• Provide health education and community awareness.
• Collect field data using approved research tools.
• Maintain accurate field records and reports.
• Monitor participant adherence to study schedules.
• Refer participants requiring medical attention to health facilities.
• Support implementation of community-based research activities.
• Work closely with local health facilities and community leaders.
- Administrative Intern
Job Reference: VN00985
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
The Administrative Intern will support day-to-day administrative functions while gaining practical experience in office operations within a research institution.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in filing and maintaining administrative records.
• Support document preparation and correspondence.
• Organize meetings and administrative schedules.
• Assist with inventory and office supplies management.
• Provide general office support to staff.
• Maintain proper filing systems.
• Support reception and communication activities when required.
- Data Intern
Job Reference: VN00986
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
The Data Intern will assist research teams with data collection, entry, verification, and routine data management activities while developing practical data management skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Enter research data into electronic databases.
• Verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Support routine data cleaning exercises.
• Organize electronic and paper records.
• Assist in preparing routine reports.
• Support data quality assurance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of research information.
- Laboratory Intern
Job Reference: VN00987
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
The Laboratory Intern will gain practical laboratory experience by supporting routine laboratory procedures and research activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in sample reception and processing.
• Support laboratory testing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory records.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and materials.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Follow laboratory quality assurance procedures.
• Observe biosafety and infection prevention guidelines.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Job Reference: VN00988
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 6 July 2026
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship offers an opportunity for an early-career researcher to contribute to advanced scientific research while developing independent research capacity under experienced mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Develop research proposals and scientific publications.
• Analyze research findings and prepare reports.
• Present research findings in scientific meetings and conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and students where applicable.
• Participate in grant development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Support dissemination of research findings.
- Senior Biostatistician
Job Reference: VN00989
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
The Senior Biostatistician will provide statistical leadership and analytical support for research projects while ensuring scientific rigor in study design and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
• Design statistical analysis plans for research studies.
• Perform advanced statistical analyses.
• Support study design and sample size calculations.
• Develop analytical methodologies for research projects.
• Interpret statistical findings and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Provide statistical guidance throughout project implementation.
• Support publication of scientific findings.
• Mentor junior statisticians and researchers.
Application Deadlines Summary
• Clinical Officer (VN00981) – 28 June 2026
• Assistant Data Manager (VN00982) – 28 June 2026
• Pharmaceutical Technologist (VN00983) – 28 June 2026
• Community Health Worker (VN00984) – 28 June 2026
• Administrative Intern (VN00985) – 30 June 2026
• Data Intern (VN00986) – 30 June 2026
• Laboratory Intern (VN00987) – 30 June 2026
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (VN00988) – 6 July 2026
• Senior Biostatistician (VN00989) – 15 July 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official KEMRI recruitment portal before the respective application deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions for each position before submitting their applications.
