Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is Hiring for Latest Recruitment; How to Apply

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is Hiring for Latest Recruitment; How to Apply

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Location: Kisumu, Nairobi
Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, Research, Internships / Volunteering, Data, Business Analysis and AI

Baby Minder – Kisumu

Location: Kisumu
Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care of study participants’ children and listen, consult with parents, children and clinic staff.

• Ensure a safe and good hygiene standards environment for participants’ children within the clinic environs by creating clean and safe area that prevent a potential hazard to children.

• Ensure children dedicated equipment such as baby coats are in good condition, well maintained, and safe to use and age appropriate.

• Ensure comfort, observe and report any matters that require attention such as accidents, emergencies that may occur among study participants’ children.

• Listening to, encouraging, enabling, engaging, motivating, stimulating and ensuring the safe keeping of the participants’ children.

• Change baby nappies and ensure their comfort and provide a range of play activities, both indoors and outside.

• Regularly replenish children supplies and provide refreshments for children and their parents.

• Ensure that appropriate communication methods are used when communicating with children, parents, and fellow staff.

• Ensure that the children feel secure, and are safe, warm, comfortable and well fed.

• Work with other staff within the study clinic.

• Perform variety of unskilled tasks as helper in the clinic.

Vacancy Requirements

• Minimum O-level; with short trainings such as ECD, First Aid or any other related courses. (Mandatory)

• At least 1 year of work experience preferably with a busy medical organization. (Mandatory)

• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment and family planning services is an added advantage. (Added Advantage)

• Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with parents/carers, children, other staff and deliver a high level of customer service at all times. (Mandatory)

• Good listener, self-driven, flexible and confidential at all times. (Mandatory)

• Patient and with a sense of humor so as to listen to and engage children in relevant conversations. (Mandatory)

• Appropriate communication skills and a good role model for children. (Mandatory)

• Have a growing repertoire of songs, rhymes and stories to share with children of all ages. (Mandatory)

PhD Fellowship – KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Internships / Volunteering, Research

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ethnographic, qualitative, and/or policy research aligned with project objectives.

• Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops at KEMRI and UiO.

• Present research findings at national, regional, and international academic and policy forums.

• Contribute to project reports, dissemination outputs (policy briefs, blog posts, podcasts), and public engagement activities.

• Work closely with the respective PIs and interdisciplinary research team.

• Complete coursework and submit a doctoral thesis within three years.

Vacancy Requirements

• Master’s degree (equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree, minimum grade B or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Humanities (Medical/Social Anthropology, Development Studies, or related disciplines). (Mandatory)

• Eligibility for admission to the PhD Programme at the University of Oslo. (Mandatory)

• Documented experience with qualitative research methodologies. (Mandatory)

• Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili. (Mandatory)

• Proven independent research experience in East Africa. (Mandatory)

• Demonstrated ability to complete writing projects within deadlines. (Mandatory)

• Strong motivation and suitability for doctoral research. (Mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably NVivo or other qualitative data analysis software. (Mandatory)

• Demonstrated interest in global health governance and international development policy. (Mandatory)

• Evidence of peer-reviewed publication(s) will be an added advantage. (Added Advantage)

• Commitment to contribute to the academic and research standards of the host institutions. (Added Advantage)

Applications Should Include

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining motivation, research interests, and relevant experience. (Mandatory)

• Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages), including education, positions, and publications. CVs that exceed 2 pages will not be considered. (Mandatory)

• Project description (max. 5 pages) including research objectives, conceptual and methodological approach, ethical considerations, expected outputs, timeline and references. The project proposal should clearly specify how the project contributes to PANFUND’s overall goal. Any use of AI chatbots must be declared. (Mandatory)

• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts. (Mandatory)

• Writing sample (e.g., excerpt of Master’s or PhD thesis, academic publication, or other academic work). (Mandatory)

• Documentation of English and Kiswahili proficiency. (Mandatory)

• Contact details of two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work. (Mandatory)

Postdoctoral Fellowship – KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Research

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ethnographic, qualitative, and/or policy research aligned with project objectives.

• Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops at KEMRI and UiO.

• Present research findings at national, regional, and international academic and policy forums.

• Contribute to project reports, dissemination outputs (policy briefs, blog posts, podcasts), and public engagement activities.

• Work closely with the respective PIs and interdisciplinary research team.

• Publish 2-3 peer-reviewed scientific articles within three years.

Vacancy Requirements

• PhD in Social Sciences or Humanities (Medical/Social Anthropology, Development Studies, or related disciplines). (Mandatory)

• Documented qualitative research expertise. (Mandatory)

• Strong academic writing and publication record. (Mandatory)

• Proven independent research experience in East Africa. (Mandatory)

• Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili. (Mandatory)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international teams. (Mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably NVivo or other qualitative data analysis software. (Mandatory)

• Demonstrated interest in global health governance and international development policy. (Mandatory)

• Commitment to contribute to the academic and research standards of the host institutions. (Mandatory)

Applications Should Include

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining motivation, research interests, and relevant experience. (Mandatory)

• Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages), including education, positions, and publications. CVs that exceed 2 pages will not be considered. (Mandatory)

• Project description (max. 5 pages) including research objectives, conceptual and methodological approach, ethical considerations, expected outputs, timeline and references. The project proposal should clearly specify how the project contributes to PANFUND’s overall goal. Any use of AI chatbots must be declared. (Mandatory)

• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts. (Mandatory)

• Documentation of English and Kiswahili proficiency. (Mandatory)

• Contact details of two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work. (Mandatory)

PhD Studentship – KEMRI, Kenya and University of Bergen (UiB), Norway

Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, Internships / Volunteering, Research

Key Responsibilities

• The PhD candidate will conduct and coordinate data collection for the economic evaluation included in the HEKIMA project in Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi.

• Perform costing analyses and different economic evaluation analyses comparing mAbs with DP and possibly other interventions for post-discharge malaria chemoprevention.

• Publish at least three peer-reviewed scientific papers as part of the PhD requirements, summarize and discuss them according to UiB requirements in a thesis, and defend the thesis.

• Engage with the relevant research group at UiB, and project stakeholders in the study countries, including policymakers, funders, and implementing partners.

Vacancy Requirements

• Kenyan citizenship is required. (Mandatory)

• A Master’s degree in health economics; if the degree is not yet completed at the time of application, all requirements to obtain it must be fulfilled and the master’s thesis needs to be submitted before uptake of the new position; certification for completion should be provided within three months after starting the new position. (Mandatory)

• Experience with costing studies, health economic evaluations or related modeling methods is an advantage. (Added Advantage)

• Experience in mathematical or epidemiological modelling. (Mandatory)

• Knowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries is an advantage. (Added Advantage)

• Strong commitment to research and academia, demonstrated through a personal statement. (Mandatory)

• Availability for international travel. (Mandatory)

• Availability for full-time engagement in the project (100%, 3 years). (Mandatory)

Applications Should Include

• Letter of application specifying the candidate’s qualification to contribute the stipulated work, and mapping clearly how they meet the eligibility criteria. (Mandatory)

• Personal statement (max. 500 words) on commitment to research and academia. (Mandatory)

• A complete C.V. listing academic qualifications, competencies and relevant experience in NIH pre-doctoral biosketch format. (Mandatory)

• PhD synopsis (max. 500 words) outlining research background, key objectives, methods, expected outcomes, and references. (Mandatory)

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts. Particular attention should be given to lining out the scope of the master’s degree, including thesis or dissertation components. (Mandatory)

• Two reference letters from current or past (not older than 3 years) mentor/supervisors. (Mandatory)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply on the company website:

• Baby Minder – Kisumu

• PhD Fellowship – KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

• Postdoctoral Fellowship – KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

• PhD Studentship – KEMRI, Kenya and University of Bergen (UiB), Norway

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).