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Open Job Vacancies at KEMRI – May/June 2026
KEMRI has announced 17 open vacancies across Kilifi, Nairobi, Suba/Mbita, and Kirinyaga. Opportunities are available in research, project management, program support, medical imaging, and internship roles.
Current Open Positions
| Ref No. | Position | Location | Employment Type | Vacancies | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN00956 | Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) | Kilifi | Contract | 5 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00957 | Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) | Kilifi | Contract | 2 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00958 | Assistant Research Officer (School Engagement Programme) | Kilifi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00959 | Research Officer (Bioscience) | Kilifi / Nairobi | Contract | 2 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00960 | Research Officer (NEWRISK) | Kilifi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00961 | Research Officer (HSU) | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00962 | Research Officer – Health Systems Evaluation and Data Analytics | Nairobi | Contract | 2 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00963 | Research Officer (Evaluating Hospital Workloads & Case-Mix) | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00964 | Assistant Research Officer – Epidemiologist/Data Analyst | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00965 | Research Officer – Data Management | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00966 | Research Officer – Data Management (Wellcome Research Programme) | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| VN00967 | Research Assistant | Suba / Mbita | Contract | 2 | 1 June 2026 |
| VN00968 | Project Manager | Kirinyaga | Contract | 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| VN00969 | Research Assistant | Kirinyaga | Contract | 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| VN00970 | Medical Imaging Technologist | Kirinyaga | Contract | 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| VN00971 | Program Assistant | Nairobi | Contract | 1 | 15 June 2026 |
| VN00972 | Research Intern | Not specified | Internship | 2 | 15 June 2026 |
Summary
- Total Vacancies: 17
- Organization: KEMRI
- Employment Type: Contract & Internship
- Locations: Kilifi, Nairobi, Suba/Mbita, Kirinyaga
- Application Deadlines: 27 May 2026, 1 June 2026, and 15 June 2026
Applicants interested in research and public health careers may find strong opportunities in biosciences, epidemiology, data analytics, data management, and field research support.
