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:

• Manage all aspects of maternal health research studies, including stakeholder engagement, study setup, and field activities across multiple sites.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including obtaining approvals, managing protocol amendments, and SAE submissions.
• Develop and review study protocols, case report forms (CRFs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Recruit, train, and supervise study staff, including clinicians and nurses, on clinical protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate participant recruitment, retention, and data completeness, providing regular feedback to Principal Investigators.
• Coordinate with data management teams to ensure data quality and resolve queries promptly.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with internal staff, external collaborators, and relevant boards/committees.
• Manage study budgets and resources, both internally and externally.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals and ensure ongoing professional development.
• Maintain excellent relationships with study participants, their communities, and all project stakeholders.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience; atleast 3 years experience in field research with maternal and child health.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects,    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health from a recognized institution,    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Medical Sciences, epidemiology, Public Health, nursing from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Proven experience liaising with or working closely with MOH/county health to deliver projects.    Mandatory
• Proven experience in project management including use of project planner software.    Mandatory