About Us

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identification of potential participants
• Consent and recruit eligible participants
• Schedule participants for follow ups
• Complete study forms accurately & completely
• Ensure he/she has the requisite supplies in good time
• Work closely with the data team to resolve queries
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research information
• Participate in monthly program meetings
• Relate well with MOH staff and CHVs and the community
• Perform any other duties assigned/delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• O-Level secondary education with a minimum grade of a D+ (plus)     
• Excellent working experience with Microsoft Office suite, tablet-based data entry platforms.     
• GCP certificate     
• Fluency in English, Swahili and Luo and be able to translate from any of these languages     
• Ability to ride and maintain a motorcycle and in possession of valid driving license     
• Experience in electronic data collection e.g smartphone, tablets     
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area     
• Experience in working in a research /hospital setting is an added advantage     
• Excellent computing skills     
• Good interpersonal communication skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to: Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply