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.
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Supporting manuscript writing, editing, and submission for peer-reviewed journals.
Assisting with grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, budgets, and justifications.
Conducting literature reviews, citation management, and synthesis of evidence.
Coordinating and maintaining research and regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
Managing study-related databases and assisting with data cleaning and analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative).
Supporting the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and dissemination materials for funders and collaborators.
Providing mentorship and technical assistance to graduate students and junior researchers involved in Kar Geno projects.
Vacancy Requirements:
PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences, or related field. Mandatory
Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and grant development. Mandatory
Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Kenya (e.g., NACOSTI, KEMRI SERU). Mandatory
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Mandatory
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero), and data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R) is an added advantage. Added Advantage
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