The University of Nairobi has announced several project employment opportunities under the MEI Project within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. These project-based positions provide an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to research, clinical, administrative, and data management activities supporting the implementation of the project.
The available vacancies are open to candidates with relevant experience in administration, social science research, clinical research, and data analysis. All positions have the same application deadline of Monday, 13th July 2026.
Below is a detailed overview of all the available positions.
Available Positions
1. Project Administrative Assistant (PAS) – MEI Project
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
The Project Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient implementation of the MEI Project. The successful candidate will assist with project coordination, documentation, communication, scheduling, logistics, and general office administration while supporting project staff and stakeholders.
Key duties include:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the project.
- Coordinating meetings, workshops, and project activities.
- Managing project records and documentation.
- Preparing reports, correspondence, and official communications.
- Maintaining project filing systems.
- Supporting procurement and logistical arrangements.
- Coordinating travel and meeting schedules where necessary.
- Assisting with financial and administrative documentation.
- Supporting communication between project staff and stakeholders.
- Performing other administrative duties assigned within the project.
Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026.
2. Assistant Research Officer – Social Science (ARO-SS) – MEI Project
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
The Assistant Research Officer – Social Science will support the implementation of the project’s social science research activities. The position involves coordinating field activities, collecting research data, supporting participant engagement, maintaining research documentation, and contributing to project reporting.
Key duties include:
- Supporting implementation of social science research activities.
- Assisting in participant recruitment and follow-up.
- Conducting interviews and administering research tools.
- Coordinating field research activities.
- Ensuring quality and completeness of research data.
- Maintaining accurate research documentation.
- Supporting data collection and verification processes.
- Preparing field reports and progress updates.
- Working closely with investigators and research teams.
- Performing additional research-related duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026.
3. Project Data Analyst – MEI Project
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
The Project Data Analyst will support the management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of project data. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality data management practices while supporting research teams with statistical analysis and reporting requirements.
Key duties include:
- Managing project databases and datasets.
- Cleaning, validating, and analysing project data.
- Developing data reports and statistical summaries.
- Supporting preparation of research reports and publications.
- Monitoring data quality and consistency.
- Collaborating with research teams on data management activities.
- Preparing visualizations and analytical outputs.
- Maintaining data security and confidentiality.
- Supporting routine project monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Undertaking other data management responsibilities assigned within the project.
Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026.
4. Project Clinician Scientist (PCS) – MEI Project
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
The Project Clinician Scientist will provide clinical and scientific leadership in the implementation of the MEI Project. The successful candidate will support clinical research activities, participant management, study implementation, protocol compliance, and scientific reporting.
Key duties include:
- Supporting implementation of clinical research activities.
- Conducting participant assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Ensuring compliance with approved research protocols.
- Coordinating clinical study procedures.
- Monitoring participant safety and study progress.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Supporting scientific reporting and dissemination of findings.
- Maintaining accurate clinical research records.
- Participating in project meetings and technical discussions.
- Performing additional clinical research responsibilities as assigned.
Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted on or before Monday, 13th July 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should download the detailed job advertisement for their preferred position, review the complete requirements and application instructions, and submit their applications before the closing date.
