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:

• They will support the pharmaceutical product clinical trial team in managing intervention products, implementing commodity maintenance management with focus on quality assurance.
• Develop priority goals for product development (PD) capacity strengthening.
• Participate in innovative product development activities.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary research team meetings.
• Address and manage issues related to investigational product importation, accountability, appropriate storage and use by study participants.
• Investigate, handle and report any product quality deviations and complaints.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other relevant documentation for pharmacy management in accordance with study protocols.
• Ensure compliance with established local and international pharmacy research standards and deliver acceptable monitoring reviews.
• Lead and/or support the conduct of clinical, pharmaceutical, or epidemiological research.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a PPB-accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or relevant technical field will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.    Mandatory
• At least five years of working experience with sound understanding/experience in pharmaceutical research and development.    Mandatory
• Experience working in a clinical research setting is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Expertise and direct knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and relevant principles.    Mandatory
• A proven track record of developing and scaling up formulations.    Mandatory
• Experience and knowledge in vaccines and HIV care is vital.    Mandatory