The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced seven contract employment opportunities across several locations in Kenya, including Nairobi, Thika, Busia, Kisumu and Mombasa.
The latest recruitment covers opportunities in clinical services, research, data management and data support. The vacancies range from Clinical Officer and Research Assistant positions to Data Manager and Senior Data Assistant roles.
A total of seven positions are available across the five job categories. Interested candidates should note that the application deadlines vary depending on the position, with the first group of vacancies closing on 15 November 2026 and the final vacancy closing on 20 November 2026.
Below are the available KEMRI job opportunities.
- Clinical Officer – Thika/Nairobi
Job Reference: VN01023
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 07
Location: Thika/Nairobi
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
KEMRI is seeking to recruit one Clinical Officer for a contract position based in Thika/Nairobi. The successful candidate will join the institution under Job Grade KMR 07.
Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their applications before the stated deadline.
- Research Assistant – Thika/Nairobi
Job Reference: VN01024
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 3
Job Grade: KMR 08
Location: Thika/Nairobi
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
Three Research Assistant positions are available in Thika/Nairobi, making this the vacancy with the highest number of openings in the current recruitment.
The positions are offered on a contract basis under Job Grade KMR 08.
- Data Manager – Busia
Job Reference: VN01025
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 06
Location: Busia
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
KEMRI is also recruiting one Data Manager to be based in Busia. The position is offered on a contract basis and falls under Job Grade KMR 06.
Applications for the position must be submitted by 15 November 2026.
- Senior Data Assistant – Busia & Mombasa
Job Reference: VN01026
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 07
Location: Busia & Mombasa
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
One Senior Data Assistant position is available covering Busia and Mombasa. The successful applicant will be engaged on a contract basis under Job Grade KMR 07.
Interested applicants should ensure their applications are completed before 5:00 PM on the closing date.
- Data Manager – Kisumu
Job Reference: VN01027
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: KMR 05
Location: Kisumu
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
The final vacancy is for a Data Manager based in Kisumu. KEMRI is seeking one candidate for the contract position, which is classified under Job Grade KMR 05.
This vacancy has a later application deadline than the other advertised positions, with applications closing on 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Application Information
Candidates interested in the KEMRI vacancies should carefully review the requirements and complete their applications before the respective deadlines.
Applicants should also take note of the relevant job reference number when applying for their preferred position.
The current recruitment provides seven employment opportunities distributed as follows:
- Clinical Officer – 1 position
- Research Assistant – 3 positions
- Data Manager, Busia – 1 position
- Senior Data Assistant, Busia & Mombasa – 1 position
- Data Manager, Kisumu – 1 position
The vacancies are currently active, and all positions are offered on a contract basis.
