Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a leading government research organization established under the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, and now operating under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act of 2013. It is mandated to conduct health research to improve human health in Kenya and beyond.
Open Jobs
1. PhD Studentship – KEMRI CGHR Kisumu
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kisumu
Field: Medical / Healthcare
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and coordinate data collection for the economic evaluation in Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi
- Perform costing analyses and develop economic models to assess financial sustainability
- Compare cost-effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) delivery platforms
- Publish at least three peer-reviewed scientific papers as part of PhD requirements
- Engage project stakeholders including policymakers, funders, and implementing partners
Vacancy Requirements:
- Must be a Kenyan citizen
- Master’s degree in Health Economics or a related field
- Experience in health economic evaluations, costing studies, or applied economic modeling
- Knowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries
- Experience in fieldwork coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Strong commitment to research and academia (must be demonstrated in personal statement)
- Must be available for full-time engagement
2. Community Tracker – Kisumu (6 Positions)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kisumu
Field: Medical / Healthcare
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide HIV counseling and testing services to participants
- Develop and review participant recruitment SOPs
- Conduct outreach and manage participant referrals
- Implement retention activities and maintain locator records
- Prepare reports on recruitment and retention
- Update the community diary
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma in Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, or Psychological Counseling
- Certificate in HIV Testing Services (HTS)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Good report-writing and proactive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
Method of Application
Interested applicants should apply through the official KEMRI careers portal using the links below:
Deadline for applications: Monday, 26th August 2025
Note:
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.