KEMRI Careers

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage study setup, participant recruitment, and field activities across multiple sites.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including obtaining protocol submissions to CSC and SERU.
• Review case report forms (CRFs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), train field teams on use, and monitor compliance.
• Monitor trial recruitment and update the trial senior management team with modern tools such as AI and data visualization.
• Organise telehealth / digital health consultations for participants requiring higher care.
• Coordinate with data management teams to ensure data quality and resolve queries promptly.
• Maintain excellent relationships with study participants, their communities, and all project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans and goals for research initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting and resource allocation for research projects.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• .Experience with telehealth/digital health for participant follow-up and care scheduling will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Proven experience in project management, including use of project planner software, patient scheduling, and data visualization.    Mandatory
• Planning and organizational skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment;    Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Experience with international research collaborations;    Skills & Competencies
• Team player.    Skills & Competencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and consenting of potential study participants;
• HIV counseling and testing of potential study participants;
• Taking vital signs during scheduled study visits, unscheduled visits and offer nursing; care in the clinic and ward to hospitalized participants;
• Dispensing both study and non-study medication to study participants (DOTS);
• Accurately and completely fill out all necessary study forms;
•  Conduct post dose observation of dosed study participants;
• Keep records and check source documents for completeness and accuracy each day;
• Perform real time quality control checks of documents prior to filing;
• Report problems encountered at work to the study coordinator;
• Able to compile and submit progress reports in a timely manner.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;    Mandatory
• Valid Practising Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Minimum work experience of 3 years of direct patient contact in a hospital setting    Mandatory
• Must be willing to reside in the Study sites (Siaya and Homa Bay counties).    Mandatory
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) is an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Clinical experience in the immunization clinic and/or paediatric inpatient department is an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage    Added Advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the activities that facilitate the efficient management of the of the program, the team and its operations
• Organizing and managing The Director’s calendar and scheduling of meetings
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Identify, prepare, and compile necessary materials to ensure that the Director has appropriate information for meetings, reports, presentations, events, duty travel, and special projects; this includes agenda planning and logistics organization
• Administrative and logistical support for meetings and events, including stakeholder meetings, advocacy meetings/events, trainings /workshops in different regions
• Management of travel logistics of the Director and liaison with the travel agency
• Supporting the director with key projects, including conducting background research, literature reviews, obtaining approvals and permits and preparing research material.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
• Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements
• Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
• Taking accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Support preparation of presentations
• Take minutes of meetings

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences / Education    Mandatory
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.    Skills & Competencies
• High level organizational and time management skills to organize own work, to establish priorities, urgency and meet deadlines.    Skills & Competencies
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask    Skills & Competencies
• Interest in Bioethics, training and capacity building    Skills & Competencies
• A high level of integrity    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication skills    Skills & Competencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing Clinical Assessments.
• Collecting specimens.
• Conducting interviews, administering Case report forms, and form completion
• Offer support counselling to study participants.
• Conducting the informed consent process.
• Diagnose and provide STI and treatment for other ailments to participants.
• Make requisitions for the required clinical supplies.
• Monitor Adverse events and write reports to IRB or any other regulatory body as required
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures as per protocol
• Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Safety communication with the medical director, study safety monitor, and Principal Investigator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)    Mandatory
• Minimum 3 years’ professional clinical experience    Mandatory
• Professional experience in emergency/disaster medicine, outbreak management, public health,pediatrics, rural and remote medicine or other relevant areas is an asset    Mandatory
• More than one (1) year Clinical research experience    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training    Mandatory
• Up to date with resuscitation and anaphylaxis including competent to give intramuscular injections and subcutaneous administration of local anesthetic    Mandatory
• Experience working with pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations    Mandatory
• Ability to coordinate and deliver out-patient services in low-resource settings    Mandatory
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance    Mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team    Mandatory
• Keen and attentive to detail    Mandatory
• Good communication skills    Added Advantage
• Counselling skills    Added Advantage
• Computer literacy    Added Advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs and source docs and resolve queries that may arise.
• Dispensing drugs and Study products to participants.
• Ensure prescription drugs are available for dispensing to participants
• Maintaining pharmacy temperature and humidity logs
• Develop and review of pharmacy SOPs and ensuring adherence to the same
• Counselling participants on adherence to study products
• Participants Randomization process in liaison with the data and clinic teams.
• Maintain the pharmacy database and keeping it up to date.
• Ensuring accurate and timely records of dispensed drugs and study products on the pharmacy logs and in the accountability logs and Database.
• Processing shipment documentation of study products and track study product shipment from source to site.
• Processing study products destruction documents and taking part in actual destruction process.
• Enhancing communication between pharmacy and local PPB and coordinating Center.
• Management of regulatory affairs regarding pharmacy and the study.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology    Mandatory
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Protection training will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance    Mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team    Mandatory
• Keen and attentive to detail    Mandatory
• Good communication skills    Mandatory
• Counselling skills    Mandatory
• Computer literacy    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all issues related to investigational products importations, supply and preparation of all doses for administration/use to/by the study participants.
• Maintaining appropriate records of the receipt and disposition of investigational products and inventory of all medicines
• Maintain a system to monitor and document storage conditions for investigational products to ensure quality of the products is not compromised
• Manage study participant randomization process where applicable and ensure compliance to assigned treatment groups
• Maintains the blinding of the participant’s treatment assignment
• Maintains the blinding of the participant’s treatment assignment to investigators, study nurses,clinic staff and participant, where required
• Maintains the confidentiality of the participant, participant’s pharmacy file and the study drug/placebo accountability record
• Establishes a system to ensure that the participants sign an informed consent before dispensing the drugs and the current IRB approved version of the protocol is being followed when dispensing the investigational products.
• Prepares pharmacy related standard operating procedures ensuring they meet GCP, NIH and other regulatory requirements.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy    Mandatory
• Must be Licensed by the Pharmacy and poisons Board of Kenya.    Mandatory
• At least two years Clinical Research experience.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) in research.    Mandatory
• Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations and strong internal motivation    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
• Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
• Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
• Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
• The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
• Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
• Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
• Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
• Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
• Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the institute in line with the best research practices globally;
• Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
• Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bsc. Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Studies, Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
• Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
• Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
• Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
• A person of integrity    Mandatory
• Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
• Must be computer literate.    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the clinical trial is conducted in compliance with the approved protocol, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements at the site level.
• Monitor the implementation of the study protocol at the site, addressing any issues or deviations promptly.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the site clinical research team, including nurses, technicians, and other staff.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among the site team and investigators.
• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies to ensure target enrollment is achieved at the site.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection and entry into electronic databases at the study site.
• Work closely with the Data Manager to resolve any data discrepancies or issues.
• Maintaining up to date regulatory binders for the study including the Study Master File (SMF) essential documents, delegation of duties log, training files.
• Oversee maintenance of Trial Master File and/or Investigator Site File (ISF)
• Planning and conducting internal site monitoring for the study and following up on proposed action plans.
• Maintain all regulatory documents at the site, including IRB approvals and informed consent forms.
• Monitor and report adverse events and ensure participant safety at the site..
• Preparing the sites for external study monitoring visits and writing post visit reports.
• Working with external monitors during monitoring visits and spearheading resolution of monitoring visit clarification forms.
• Works together with the study manager, principal investigators and relevant teams in ensuring timely submissions of progress reports/compliance documents to KEMRI SERU/PPB.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Social sciences from a recognized University. A relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage    Mandatory
• Additional training in a management related field and research ethics including GCP/GCLP and trial management will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Competencies in GCP/GCLP reviews    Mandatory
• Excellent record keeping and filing skills    Mandatory
• Exceptional reporting and report writing skills in relation to research studies    Mandatory
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
• Strong communication, training/teaching, leadership skills    Mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated competence with managing administrative records.    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing    Mandatory
• Ability to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure data to allow uncompromised and efficient analyses;
• Plan data acquisition methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used;
• Where possible, adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in biomedicine;
• Develop an understanding of fields to which bioinformatics methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate;
• Analyse and interpret bioinformatics data to identify significant deviation in relationships among sources of information;
• Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability;
• Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy;
• Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research;
• Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data;
• Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods;
• Develop software applications or programming to use for bioinformatics modeling and graphic analysis;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience;    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biological sciences, Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, Biometry or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilization of bioinformatics programs    Mandatory
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results;    Mandatory
• Ability to successfully lead a growing genomics and bioinformatics team    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent organization, time, and project management skills, including excellent scientific written/ oral communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to effectively lead and contribute to complex, multidisciplinary teams.    Skills & Competencies
• Basic skills/interest in big data analysis that can applied to in infectious diseases research.    Skills & Competencies