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.

Vacancy No. CRDR/05/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
•  Proficiency in computer application; and
•  Clinical trial experience will be an added advantage
•  Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution

Skills and Abilities:

•  Organization Skills
•  Communication Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Identify potential study participants to be entered into research studies.
•  Reports study enrollment progress on a regular basis
•  Trace participants for follow-up clinics;
•  Identify and support activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants
•  Collecting and analyzing community health data for planning health care intervention programs;
•  Mobilizing communities to identify health challenges to facilitate development of promotion materials;
•  Participating in health education and promotion in the communities
•  Working with health care teams as a community health resource person;
•  Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time-to-time