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About KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into... read more local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility.
The KWTRP leadership includes the Executive Director Philip Bejon, the KEMRI Centre Director Benjamin Tsofa, the Ag. Nairobi Programme director Mike English and the Chief Operating Officer Catherine Kenyatta.
Our Vision
to establish long term sustainable capacity for research in human health that improves global health.
Our Mission
to deliver high quality research relevant to global health and to build local capacity for undertaking research.
Aims of the programme
•To conduct research to the highest international scientific and ethical standards on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the region in order to provide the evidence base to improve health.
•To train an internationally competitive cadre of Kenyan and African research leaders to ensure the long term development of health research in Africa
KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) Jobs in Kenya
Successful candidates are appointed for a 3 months pre-registration position during which they are assessed for their readiness and ability to register for a PhD. At the end of this period, student
Pilot program for active maternal vaccine safety surveillance using pregnancy registry approach in Kilifi, Kenya
Maternal Immunization is one of the strategies that will help achieve the third s
Evaluating the effect of placental malaria infection on efficiency of transplacental transfer of RSV-specific antibodies among pregnant women in Kilifi, Kenya
Maternal Immunization to prevent ho
Evaluating the state of birth and death registration in Africa and some associated factors in Kenya
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) still do not know how many children are born or how many pe
Wider Clinical Impacts of Malaria-Protective Human Genetic Variants
Several human genetic traits have been shown to strongly protect against malaria, such as sickle cell trait (HbAS), the rare D
Examining and improving evidence support systems at the national level in Kenya
Globally, there have been significant efforts to enhance the use of evidence to inform policymaking. For instance,
The Ethics of COVID-19 Vaccine Donations from HICs to LMICs: A Document/Media Review
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacted an enormous toll on both human life and economies throughout the world
Identifying whether cases of severe pneumonia presenting to Kilifi County Hospital are bacterial or viral in aetiology using a predictive model incorporating lab and clinical signs/ symptoms
In
Pre-eclampsia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Kilifi County
Pre-eclampsia (PE) and other hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are linked to higher rates of morbidity and mort
Understanding barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents to improve vaccine uptake
Background Globally, cervical cancer poses a significant public health problem. According to t
Implementing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) tools and processes for hybrid paper-to-digital data processes in public health facilities
With 50+ Ministries of Health globally working w
Developing better, faster insights from the DHISv2 analytics platform using patient-level hospital datasets
With 50+ Ministries of Health globally working with DHISv2, optimising the use of DHIS
Investigating the formation of red blood cell alloimmunization in sickle cell anaemia patients in Kilifi
Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is an inherited red blood cell disorder that results in variant
The Role of fc Dependent Mechanisms in Vaccine-induced Protection among Adults Living in Malaria Endemic Areas
Malaria continues to be a major public health concern despite considerable investme
The seroprevalence of functional anti-shigellosis antibodies within the Kenyan population
Shigella is the leading cause of diarrhoea in children under 5 years. It causes a high burden of di
Identification of aetiology of TB-like illnesses for effective TB management and reduction of poor treatment outcomes due to untreated conditions
In addition to TB caused by Mycobacteria tu
An Explorative Study in the Bomani Community Using Mixed-Methods Approach
The ageing population in Africa faces significant health challenges, with a high prevalence of chronic illnesses and non
JOB PURPOSE:
Africa and Asia, which host most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are projected to bear the greatest burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) if containment measures rem
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