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7 Jan 2026

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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.

Medical Officer – Kisumu

  • Provide high-quality clinical care to participants, including HIV testing, counselling, and oral PrEP prescription.
  • Conduct participant assessments, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans according to study protocols.
  • Implement, monitor, and ensure compliance with clinical procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Educate participants on HIV prevention, PrEP adherence, sexual and reproductive health, and related counselling topics.
  • Collect, document, and report clinical and safety data accurately, including administering and performing QA/QC on CRFs and source documents.
  • Perform phlebotomy, contraceptive administration, and sexual and reproductive health assessments.
  • Participate in staff training, capacity building, and contribute to the development and review of study-related SOPs.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential participant records in alignment with site policies and study requirements.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Medicine and surgery from a recognized Institution    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in computer application    Mandatory
  • Valid practicing license    Mandatory
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in HIV care, sexual health, or    Mandatory
  • Experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable.    Mandatory
  • Familiarity with Contraceptive method administration, PrEP ,PrEP guidelines and HIV    Mandatory

 

ICT Assistant – Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Tier 1–2 technical support (onsite/remote), manage the helpdesk queue, and document issues, resolutions, and SOPs.
  • Set up, secure, and maintain staff endpoints and specialized clinic/lab workstations, including printers and peripherals.
  • Administer and secure network infrastructure (pfSense firewall, VPNs, VLANs, NAT, QoS, Wi-Fi), and monitor network performance, uptime, and security events.
  • Manage core network services including IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and maintain updated network diagrams and system inventories.
  • Operate, patch, and monitor Ubuntu servers hosting systems such as Zimbra mail and OpenMRS (application, web, database, and related services).
  • Plan, implement, and maintain Domain Controller services (Active Directory/LDAP), including GPOs, endpoint joining/migration, and secure authentication.
  • Ensure reliable backups, perform restore tests, maintain disaster recovery runbooks, enforce access controls, and support compliance with data protection and GCP requirements.
  • Support lab and facility systems (temperature monitoring, CCTV/NVR), maintain asset registers, assist in audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).    Mandatory
  • Experience in systems/network administration in a production environment will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • Skilled in pfSense management, including firewall rules, VPNs, VLANs, Captive Portal, and high-availability concepts, with strong understanding of networking and security best practice    Mandatory
  • Proficient in Ubuntu Server (services, permissions, systemd, hardening, backups) and Windows Server/Active Directory (DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, domain management)    Mandatory
  • Experienced with Zimbra email server administration (anti-spam/AV, TLS/DMARC) and OpenMRS on Ubuntu, including Tomcat/Java lifecycle tasks, MySQL/MariaDB operations, logs, and bac    Mandatory
  • Capable of developing Bash and Python scripts for automation, system optimization, and routine maintenance Skilled in CCTV/NVR administration, storage management, backup tooling, restore testing, and maintaining disciplined documentation for operational reliability.    Mandatory

 

Office Assistant – Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean and sanitize clinic rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas daily.
  • Dispose of waste and ensure proper segregation of recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, and report any shortages or malfunctions.
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and hygiene standards.
  • Deliver documents, packages, and supplies to designated locations within and outside the clinic. Run errands as assigned by management to support daily operations.
  • Assist with setting up rooms for meetings, training sessions, or events.
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or reporting repair needs.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Minimum of secondary education.    Mandatory
  • Tertiary college certificate holder is highly desirable    Mandatory
  • Previous experience in administrative assistants’ roles is preferred.    Mandatory
  • Experience working in a healthcare or research setting is a plus.    Mandatory
  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.    Mandatory
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently.    Mandatory
  • Good time-management and organizational skills.    Mandatory
  • Basic communication skills in English is required.    Mandatory
  • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.    Mandatory
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to clinic protocols.    Mandatory
  • Willingness to undergo training on clinic hygiene and safety protocols.    Mandatory
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, if required.    Mandatory
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification    Mandatory

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Clinical Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical research data collection
  • Clinical management for cervical cancer prevention and women living with HIV
  • Support counseling as needed
  • Participate in screening, enrolment and follow up of study participants
  • Participate in general research and study specific seminars, awareness drives and educational activities.
  • Generate and draft clinical/ study reports as may be required
  • Documentation of study procedures and findings
  • Participate in resolving clinical monitoring queries.
  • Contribute to dissemination of research findings
  • Supporting training and capacity building activities for the team in the implementation of their roles and responsibilities.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine;    Mandatory
  • Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;    Mandatory
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and    Mandatory
  • Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
  • Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
  • Team player    Mandatory

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Research Assistants

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldResearch 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Timely extraction of data from patients’ charts
  • Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
  • Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
  • Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
  • Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or equivalent from a recognized Institution    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in Computer applications    Mandatory
  • Team player    Mandatory
  • Excellent Communication and people skills    Mandatory
  • Excellent organizational skills    Mandatory
  • Good interpersonal skills    Mandatory


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