Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority areas;
• Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
• Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
• Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
• General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
• Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
• Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
• Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
• Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and clinical research program,
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
• Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay language;
• Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence based policy formulations and implementation;
• Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and processing as well as for the management and deployment of study drugs;
• Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators/visitors;
• Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; – Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
• Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least 7-10 years of public health experience in the management of diseases relevant to child health is required, including 3 years’ experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries.
• At least 3 years’ experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator.
• Strong report and manuscript writing skills, with evidence;
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Strategic thinking;
• Proposal writing skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Creativity and Innovativeness;
• Critical thinking skills
• Research fundraising skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player