25 Mar 2026

Office & Research Administration Assistant – Trainee – Nairobi – 2 Posts at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

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Job Description

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.

Office & Research Administration Assistant – Trainee – Nairobi – 2 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordination of the activities that facilitate the efficient management of the of the program, the team and its operations
  • Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
  • Administrative and logistical support for meetings and events, including stakeholder meetings, advocacy meetings/events, trainings /workshops in different regions
  • Supporting the study with key projects activities, including follow up on IRB approvals eg PPB.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
  • Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
  • Taking accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
  • Support preparation of presentations

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Finance and Administration    Mandatory
  • Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills    Mandatory
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
  • Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.    Mandatory
  • High level organizational and time management skills to organize own work, to establish priorities, urgency and meet deadlines.    Mandatory
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask    Mandatory
  • Interest in Research, Bioethics, training and capacity building    Mandatory
  • A high level of integrity    Mandatory


Method of Application

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Closing Date : April 12, 2026





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