KEMRI Careers

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning, validation, and analysis of large, complex datasets from secondary sources such as demographic health surveys, surveillance systems, and other health research databases.
• Review and validate data for completeness and perform logical checks to ensure timely query resolutions. Generate QC reports for review and clarification as well as a variety of other reports as required.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze epidemiological, clinical, and survey data.
• Use statistical software (R, Stata, or Python) to generate descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Contribute to the design and development of statistical models for specific research questions.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in statistical software application; and    Mandatory
• Analytical and report writing skills    Mandatory
• Presentation skills    Mandatory
• Good Team player    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation of all research documents including protocols, tools, regulatory materials, logs;
• Chair research management meetings and provide regular project updates to project PI and co-investigators
• Conduct performance appraisal of study site staff in liaison with the relevant technical supervisors of the staff members in Kenya.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and participant interactions, including for safeguarding;
• Organize and lead local research management meetings, and present study updates as necessary;
• Present findings at national and international seminars and conferences;
• Lead in writing reports and manuscripts in close collaboration with LSTM and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with ethical research standards and safeguarding protocols;
• Compile and lead submission on documents for Kenyan Poisons and Pharmacy Board;
• Conduct regular safeguarding reviews and implement corrective measures.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience;    Mandatory
• Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects;    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Certificate in Project planning and Management;    Mandatory
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and;    Mandatory
• Knowledge and experience of research in Sexual and Reproductive Health and experience working with adolescent girls and young women.    Mandatory
• Planning and organizational skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
• General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
• Assist in carrying out fieldwork and pre-clinical and clinical experimental procedures;
• Carry out experimental and/or developmental work;
• Promote Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of the clinical trial by adhering to study protocol requirements, protecting rights and welfare of participants, assuring the integrity of data generated and directing the conduct of the clinical investigation according to regulations, SOPs and government guidelines;
• Assess study participants and participate in medical decisions;
• Prescribe medication for treatable medical conditions and monitor participants’ safety, manage, document, report and track adverse events;
• Complete study specific CRFs/eCRFs and relevant study forms;
• Conduct trial-related assessments and collection of data using case record forms in accordance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP);
• Write summary reports and maintain relevant records.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Institution;    Mandatory
• Registration with KMPDB and in possession of a valid practicing license;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Experience in a clinical research setup will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Planning and Organizational skills;    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills;    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills;    Mandatory
• Creativity and Innovativeness;    Mandatory
• Critical thinking skills    Mandatory
• Team player.    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake high quality research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications;
• Co-design data collection tools for health facilities as well as staff and equipment surveys;
• Plan and conduct the collection of economic and financial data, for the cost-effectiveness, budget impact, and equity analysis of PDMC;
• Provide training support and supervision to fieldworkers involved in data collection;
• Coordinate with researchers involved in the qualitative research (feasibility, acceptability) to ensure that, where necessary, relevant financial and economic data is collected through key informant interviews (KII);
• Analyse the economic and financial data, for the cost-effectiveness, budget impact and equity analysis of PDMC and to write up the findings for research reports, policy briefs, conference presentations and peer-reviewed journals;
• Submit, attend and present (online or in presence) the results of the economic evaluation of PDMC at national and international conferences on health economics, child health and/or malaria;

Vacancy Requirements:

• MSc degree in Health Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Public health/health sciences, Economic Policy and Planning with a strong focus on health;    Mandatory
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration or relevant health science;    Mandatory
• Experience and skills in costing, and cost-effectiveness analysis of healthcare interventions;    Mandatory
• Experience in health systems management and the Kenyan health sector specifically;    Mandatory
• Strong quantitative/ data analysis skills.    Mandatory
• Planning and Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Good writing and presentation skills;    Mandatory
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills;    Mandatory
• Strong Excel skills;    Mandatory
• Team work.    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Data Management Plans (DMP), Data Quality Plans for the ITARA study
• Ensure that these and other study plans as delegated/required are followed throughout the life time of the ITARA study, according to the study protocol and in keeping with study requirements.
• Participate in the design and set up of the study database, in collaboration with the ITARA study team and data management team
• Ensure that the study database, external data files and analysis datasets are developed in keeping with the SOPs and DMP, and maintained in a standard, accurate, complete, and consistent format conducive to analysis and regulatory submission.
• Participate in the design and set up of study case record forms (CRFs) using an electronic data capture system (E.g. RedCAP), in collaboration with the ITARA study team and data management team
• Train local research staff in the use of electronic data capture systems (E.g. RedCAP) and in data collection and study SOPs as required. This includes creation of training documentation and running training sessions for end users.
• Maintain and update study laptops/tablets and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring data is downloaded daily/promptly and that forms are updated as needed.
• Coordinate data collection, back up, and storage of data in keeping with the DMP and SOPs, including ensuring that all study data are uploaded promptly and completely.
• To liase regularly with the ITARA data management leads, the study team and study partners/collaborators through in person / online meetings, as required.
• To draft interim reports to the Principal Investigators, Sponsor, regulatory authorities, and oversight committees as requested by the ITARA site leads and PIs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Holder of a bachelor degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any related quantitative field from a recognized university.    Mandatory
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in data processing, management, and analysis in a health/medical research setting.    Mandatory
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with REDCap, including both desktop and mobile app.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with modern database systems with at least one statistical package for data manipulation and analysis (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R) and one database management software (SQL Server, MS Access).    Mandatory
• Familiarity with modern database systems and information technologies including cloud server management.    Mandatory
• Be proficient in statistical and data management procedures, including data cleaning, manipulation, summaries, tables, as well as report generation.    Mandatory
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills.    Mandatory
• Attention to detail    Mandatory
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.    Mandatory
• Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing study participants and establishing health care needs.
• Planning and implementing research related procedures as per specific study protocols. Ie
• Project enrolment
• Working closely with the Community health promoters
• Liaison officer between the Project and the health facility staff
• Ensuring infection prevention control at the site
• Assisting in data collection at the study site
• Providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients.
• Completing data capture as per specific study protocol.
• Referring patients and clients appropriately.
• Ensuring quality control on nursing documents.
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment.
• Ensuring safe custody of the nursing equipment and nursing records
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: 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 Practicing Licensing from the Nursing Council of Kenya;    Mandatory
• Experience in Research/Clinical trials    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Organizational Skills    Mandatory
• Communication Skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement research protocol and SOPs including recruiting participants and obtaining informed consent
• Collect or support the self-collection of urine and vaginal swabs for pregnancy and STI testing, respectively and Process specimens as documented in the SOPs.
• Conduct HIV testing and counseling.
• Perform data collection activities with study participants.
• Conduct anthropometric measurements & Calibrate scales, as needed.
• Report laboratory results to adolescent girls and young women participants and provide referrals as needed.
• Provide support if the adolescent participant requests assistance with sharing the test results, assist with disclosure.
• Monitor participant’s physical and mental health status, refer participants as needed, and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the study.
• Report adverse events, as required.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate research findings to the scientific community.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including the psychologist, research assistants, study managers and coordinators, and investigators.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards governing human subjects research

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the relevant jurisdiction.    Mandatory
• HIV, STI, and Pregnancy Counselling and Testing skills    Mandatory
• Experience working in a research capacity and prior experience managing teams.    Mandatory
• High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint    Mandatory
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills; detail-oriented & Interpersonal Skills    Mandatory
• Analytical and manuscript writing skills.    Mandatory
• Experience working with REDCap    Mandatory
• Experience working with adolescents    Mandatory
• Knowledge of nutrition and/or agriculture preferred    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately and timely Perform Vijana SM study-specific assays: HIV rapid tests and urine Pregnancy tests.
• Preparing Samples for shipments to referral labs, including STI testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s.
• Developing and updating laboratory inventory and stock control cards
• Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected, laboratory study documents, results and perform tests as per the specific laboratory SOPs
• Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due.
• Completion of lab eCRFs on provided EDC.
• Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
• Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
• Ensure compliance with all the SOPs and respective specimen flow charts
• Participate and pass all required proficiency testing
• Participate in timely enrolment of all EQAs required where applicable.
• Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures
• Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab specimen data base
• Receive, download, and post/report all external lab results/reports
• Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication SOP
• QA/QC point persons at the lab level

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license    Mandatory
• .Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board(KMLTTB)    Mandatory
• Over 2 years relevant work experience in an HIV program and one year experience in research set up    Mandatory
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.    Mandatory
• Computer literate with Experience working with RED Cap    Mandatory
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness    Mandatory
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented    Mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop the content of the adolescent and caregiver communication and relationship-strengthening training curriculum
• Develop the training manual and schedules
• Work with other partners to incorporate appropriate training materials into the training
• Oversee the training of the lay mental health workers to ensure a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of the communication training curriculum.
• Development of a supervision plan throughout study follow-up/intervention delivery to monitor the fidelity of training material and quality.
• Offer mental health support and referrals as needed to lay mental health, workers, research assistants, and study nurses who experience vicarious trauma through their work with participants.
• Oversee training adolescent and caregiver communication and relationship-strengthening training curriculum by the lay mental health workers and sometimes conduct the training sessions as needed.
• Maintain a training attendance register to assess uptake of the communication training intervention among intervention participants with support from the lay mental health workers
• Assess knowledge uptake and implementation by the study participants
• Write weekly and monthly reports on training progress, challenges faced, and possible solution
• Contribute your expertise in behavioral health to inform study intervention, interpretation of findings, and overall study management.
• Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body    Mandatory
• Excellent training skills including communication, needs assessment, course development, scheduling, implementation of training, and the training impacts    Mandatory
• At least two years of experience with supervision    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.    Mandatory
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel with Data entry experience preferred    Mandatory
• Strong analytical ability, Problem-solving skills ,ability to think critically, planning, and organizational skills    Mandatory
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management    Mandatory
• Excellent ability to articulate complicated material to adult learners    Mandatory
• Knowledge of nutrition and/or agriculture preferred    Mandatory
• Experience working with adolescents and their caregivers in the sexual reproductive health and mental health fields.    Mandatory