The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced several career opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to build their careers in research, public health, laboratory sciences, data management, and administration. The latest recruitment includes internship opportunities for fresh graduates as well as contract positions for experienced researchers and biostatisticians.
These opportunities provide an excellent chance to work with one of Kenya’s leading medical research institutions, contributing to research projects that support disease prevention, healthcare innovation, and evidence-based policymaking. Available vacancies include Administrative Intern, Data Intern, Lab Intern, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, and Senior Biostatistician.
Below are the available vacancies, application deadlines, and position details.
- Administrative Intern
Job Reference: VN00985
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
The Administrative Intern will support the institute’s day-to-day administrative operations while gaining practical experience in office management within a research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with general office administration.
- Support document management and filing.
- Help coordinate meetings and administrative activities.
- Maintain office records and correspondence.
- Provide administrative support to various departments as assigned.
- Perform other administrative duties as delegated by supervisors.
- Data Intern
Job Reference: VN00986
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
The Data Intern role offers practical exposure to research data management and provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced research teams handling health-related data.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with data collection activities.
- Support data entry and validation processes.
- Help maintain research databases.
- Participate in data cleaning and quality assurance activities.
- Support preparation of data reports.
- Perform other assigned data management duties.
- Lab Intern
Job Reference: VN00987
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
The Laboratory Internship provides practical laboratory experience within KEMRI’s research environment and exposes interns to laboratory procedures that support medical research.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist laboratory personnel with routine laboratory activities.
- Support sample handling and processing.
- Help maintain laboratory records.
- Assist with laboratory equipment preparation and maintenance.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures.
- Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Job Reference: VN00988
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 6 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship offers an opportunity for an experienced researcher to contribute to high-impact scientific research projects while advancing research capacity and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced scientific research.
- Participate in research project implementation.
- Analyze research findings.
- Prepare scientific publications and technical reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Contribute to grant-funded research activities.
- Support mentorship of junior researchers where required.
- Perform additional research responsibilities assigned by the project leadership.
- Senior Biostatistician
Job Reference: VN00989
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 15 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
The Senior Biostatistician will provide statistical expertise to support research studies, ensuring robust study design, data analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide statistical support for research projects.
- Design statistical analysis plans.
- Analyze complex research datasets.
- Support study design and sample size determination.
- Prepare statistical reports and research outputs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Ensure data analysis complies with scientific standards.
- Provide technical guidance on biostatistical methodologies.
Why Consider These Opportunities?
Working at KEMRI provides exposure to nationally and internationally recognized health research programs. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to scientific discoveries while developing valuable professional skills in research, administration, laboratory practice, and data management.
These opportunities are suitable for individuals seeking practical experience through internships as well as experienced professionals interested in advancing medical research and public health initiatives.
Application Deadlines
- Administrative Intern (VN00985) – 30 June 2026
- Data Intern (VN00986) – 30 June 2026
- Lab Intern (VN00987) – 30 June 2026
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (VN00988) – 6 July 2026
- Senior Biostatistician (VN00989) – 15 July 2026
