The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced eight job opportunities for professionals seeking contract-based employment across technical, laboratory, grants management, information technology and administrative functions.
The latest KEMRI job vacancies cover Engineering Technologist, Senior Artisan, Laboratory Manager, Senior Grants Management Officer, Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer, Grants Management Officer and Senior Assistant Office Administrator positions.
Each vacancy has one available position, bringing the total number of advertised opportunities to eight. The application deadlines vary depending on the position, with the earliest vacancies closing on September 9, 2026, while the Laboratory Manager position remains open until September 21, 2026.
Applicants interested in KEMRI careers in Kenya should carefully check the job reference number and application deadline for their preferred position before submitting an application.
Below is an overview of all eight KEMRI vacancies currently listed as active.
KEMRI Job Vacancies – September 2026
- Engineering Technologist – Buildings
Job Reference: VN01008
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 08
Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Engineering Technologist – Mechanical
Job Reference: VN01009
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 08
Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Senior Artisan – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Job Reference: VN01010
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 09
Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi
Job Reference: VN01011
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 04
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Senior Grants Management Officer
Job Reference: VN01012
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
Job Reference: VN01013
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Grants Management Officer
Job Reference: VN01014
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active - Senior Assistant Office Administrator
Job Reference: VN01015
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
Detailed KEMRI Job Descriptions
1) Engineering Technologist – Buildings
KEMRI is recruiting an Engineering Technologist – Buildings under Job Reference VN01008. The position is offered on a contract basis, with one vacancy available.
The successful candidate will serve in a technical role related to KEMRI’s buildings and associated infrastructure. As an Engineering Technologist position, the role falls within the institution’s technical operations and is designated at Job Grade KMR 08.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Engineering Technologist – Buildings
- Job Reference: VN01008
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: KMR 08
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Applicants should note that the vacancy information provided does not include the detailed duties, responsibilities or requirements for appointment. Candidates should therefore refer to the complete KEMRI vacancy notice for VN01008 when preparing their applications rather than relying on assumed requirements.
The application must be submitted before 5:00 PM on September 9, 2026.
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2) Engineering Technologist – Mechanical
The second opportunity is for an Engineering Technologist – Mechanical. KEMRI has advertised one position under Job Reference VN01009.
The position is offered on a contract basis and has been classified under Job Grade KMR 08. It is among the three technical vacancies with the earliest application deadline in this recruitment exercise.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Engineering Technologist – Mechanical
- Job Reference: VN01009
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: KMR 08
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The information provided for this vacancy does not specify the detailed duties and responsibilities or requirements for appointment. Applicants should check the complete official job description associated with reference VN01009 for those details.
Candidates interested in the Engineering Technologist – Mechanical vacancy have until September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM to complete their applications.
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3) Senior Artisan – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
KEMRI is also seeking a Senior Artisan specialising in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
The vacancy is listed under Job Reference VN01010 and is offered on a contract basis. There is one available position, classified under Job Grade KMR 09.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Senior Artisan – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Job Reference: VN01010
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: KMR 09
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The supplied vacancy listing does not contain detailed duties and responsibilities or requirements for appointment. Prospective applicants should therefore consult the full official KEMRI job description for VN01010 for information on the specific responsibilities attached to the role and the requirements candidates are expected to meet.
Applications for this vacancy close at 5:00 PM on September 9, 2026.
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4) Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi
The Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi position is one of the senior vacancies included in the current KEMRI recruitment exercise.
The institution is recruiting one person for the position under Job Reference VN01011. The successful applicant will be engaged on a contract basis, and the position has been classified at Job Grade KMR 04.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi
- Job Reference: VN01011
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: KMR 04
- Location: Thika/Nairobi
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Among the eight listed opportunities, this vacancy has the latest application deadline. Candidates interested in the position therefore have until September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM to submit their applications.
The vacancy information supplied does not contain the detailed responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager or the requirements for appointment. Applicants should review the complete official vacancy notice for VN01011 for these details.
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5) Senior Grants Management Officer
KEMRI is inviting applications for the position of Senior Grants Management Officer under Job Reference VN01012.
One vacancy is available, and the successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis. The position forms part of the grants management opportunities included in the current recruitment exercise.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Senior Grants Management Officer
- Job Reference: VN01012
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
No job grade was included in the supplied vacancy listing for this position. Similarly, the listing does not provide detailed duties and responsibilities or requirements for appointment.
Applicants should use Job Reference VN01012 when identifying the vacancy and should consult KEMRI’s complete job advertisement for the detailed role description and application requirements.
Applications must be submitted by September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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6) Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
Technology professionals can consider the Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer vacancy advertised under Job Reference VN01013.
KEMRI has one position available, and employment will be on a contract basis. The vacancy is currently listed as active, with applications closing on September 17, 2026.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
- Job Reference: VN01013
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The provided vacancy information does not specify a job grade for this position. It also does not provide detailed responsibilities, academic requirements, professional requirements or experience requirements.
Candidates should therefore refer to the complete KEMRI advertisement for Job Reference VN01013 to establish the official requirements and detailed job description before applying.
The deadline is September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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7) Grants Management Officer
In addition to the senior grants management vacancy, KEMRI has advertised a Grants Management Officer position.
The vacancy is listed under Job Reference VN01014. One position is available, and the successful applicant will be engaged on a contract basis.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Grants Management Officer
- Job Reference: VN01014
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The vacancy listing supplied does not indicate a job grade for the Grants Management Officer position. Detailed duties, responsibilities and requirements for appointment were also not included in the information provided.
Interested candidates should consult the full KEMRI advertisement associated with Job Reference VN01014 for the complete job description.
Applications close on September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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8) Senior Assistant Office Administrator
The final position in the current list is Senior Assistant Office Administrator.
KEMRI has advertised one vacancy under Job Reference VN01015. The successful candidate will be engaged on a contract basis.
Vacancy details:
- Job Title: Senior Assistant Office Administrator
- Job Reference: VN01015
- Employment Type: Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Status: Active
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
No job grade is indicated in the supplied vacancy information. The detailed duties and responsibilities and requirements for appointment have also not been provided.
Candidates interested in the position should review the full official KEMRI vacancy notice for VN01015 before applying. This will allow applicants to confirm the role-specific requirements and application instructions directly from the employer.
The application deadline is September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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KEMRI Vacancy Application Deadlines
Candidates should pay particular attention to the different closing dates because the eight vacancies do not share a single application deadline.
The deadlines are:
- September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM: Engineering Technologist – Buildings, Engineering Technologist – Mechanical and Senior Artisan – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
- September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM: Senior Grants Management Officer, Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer, Grants Management Officer and Senior Assistant Office Administrator.
- September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM: Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final hours before submitting their applications. Each candidate should also ensure that the correct job reference number is used when applying for a particular vacancy.
Important Information for Applicants
All eight KEMRI job opportunities listed in this recruitment round are contract positions, with one vacancy available for each designation.
Candidates should carefully distinguish between positions with similar titles. For example, KEMRI is recruiting both a Senior Grants Management Officer under VN01012 and a Grants Management Officer under VN01014. These are separate vacancies and should be treated as such when submitting applications.
Similarly, the two Engineering Technologist positions have different areas of focus and separate reference numbers. The Buildings position is VN01008, while the Mechanical position is VN01009.
Applicants targeting the technical positions should also take particular note of the September 9 deadline because it arrives earlier than the deadlines for the remaining opportunities.
Since the information provided in the vacancy summary does not contain the full requirements for appointment for the eight positions, candidates should rely on the official detailed KEMRI advertisements when determining their eligibility. Requirements that have not been stated in the vacancy information should not be assumed.
How to Apply for KEMRI Jobs
Interested candidates should access the official KEMRI recruitment platform and locate their preferred vacancy using its job reference number.
Before submitting an application, candidates should confirm:
- The correct job title and reference number.
- That the vacancy is still active.
- The complete requirements for appointment stated in the official job description.
- Any documents requested as part of the application.
- The applicable closing date and time.
- That all information entered in the application is accurate.
Applications should be completed before the respective deadlines. The earliest deadline in this recruitment exercise is September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM, followed by September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM and September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
