Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) – Job Vacancies

Category: Government / Health Research Posted: 1st April 2026 Deadline: 21st April 2026

Open Jobs

1. Laboratory Technologists – Kilifi

2. Early Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Immunology (Kilifi)

3. Project Manager – Kilifi

4. Clinical Officer – Nairobi

5. Data Manager – Kilifi

6. Early Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Bioscience (Kilifi)

7. Senior Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Lead Senior Clinical Scientist / Health System Implementation Scientist (Nairobi)

8. Statistician – Kilifi

9. Early Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Malaria & Sickle Cell (Kilifi)

10. Early Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Genomics (Kilifi)

11. Senior Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Statistician / Quantitative Lead (Nairobi)

12. Early Post‑Doctoral Researcher – Modelling (Kilifi)

13. Project Coordinator – Nursing / Midwifery Background (Nairobi)

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD depending on the role).

• Have prior experience in medical research, laboratory science, clinical practice, data management, or project coordination.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Be familiar with health research methodologies, clinical trials, and scientific innovation.

• Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with KEMRI’s mission of advancing health research in Kenya.

• Researcher roles require advanced scientific expertise, publications, and collaborative research experience.

• Clinical roles require medical licensing, patient care, and compliance with health standards.

• Manager and Coordinator roles require project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership.

• Technical roles (Laboratory Technologists, Statisticians, Data Managers) require specialized training, accuracy, and adherence to research protocols.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) application guidelines.