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:

• Assessing study participants and establishing health care needs,
• Planning and implementing research related procedures as per specific study protocols,
• Providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
• Completing data capture as per specific study protocol;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Ensuring safe custody of the nursing equipment and nursing records
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing Licensing from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Experience in Research/Clinical trials
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution