KEMRI CAREERS

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AVAILABLE OPENINGS

VACANCY NUMBER POSITIONDESCRIPTIONVACANCY OPENING DATEVACANCY CLOSING DATEDOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
KWTRP26/EDD -PHARM /001 Research PharmacistThe pharmacist will To support the safe and compliant conduct of the RSV Maternal Immunization IMPACT Trial by managing investigational medicinal product (IMP), supporting participant randomization procedures, and ensuring accurate dispensing and documentation of the IMP.June 16, 2026Job Description

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Clinical-ARO(SS)-05-2026
Assistant Research Officer (Social Science)The assistant research officer will contribute to the development of data collection tools, organize and conduct empiric work including primary data collection (non-participant observations, focus group discussions, and narrative interviews with mothers, their families, and staff) and undertake data analysis.
June 16, 2026Job Description

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Early Post Doc-Beginnings Fund-04-2026
Early Post-Doctoral Researcher - Statistician (Beginning Fund Project)To support the design, implementation, and integration of quantitative analyses within a multicountry evaluation Programme. The post-holder will contribute to statistical and
epidemiological analyses, working closely with the qualitative team to ensure the coherent
integration of quantitative evidence to communicate policy-relevant outputs.		June 16, 2026Job Description

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KWTRP26/EDDM-/17Epidemiology and Demography Departmental ManagerShe/he will be responsible for the effective management of the department,
providing strategic support to the Head of the Department and leading the EDD Operations team. 		June 16, 2026Job Description

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KWTRP26/EPD-CARisSA/16Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (CARisSA) To provide scientific leadership and lead implementation of day to day activities as part of the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Research GroupJune 16, 2026Job Description

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RO- CGTRH-MSA 05-2026Research Officer (Social Science)The post holder will work on studies examining vulnerabilities after a birth complication and transitions from hospital to home with an aim of co-designing strategies to strengthen neonatal post-discharge continuity of care. He/She will work closely with a team of researchers that utilise qualitative methods to explore and understand the experiences of mothers and families of hospitalised sick newborns as well as the realities of staff who care for the neonates and families
in hospitals and primary care levels.		June 16, 2026Job Description

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HSRE-ARO(CHP)-04-2026Assistant Research Officer (Chanjo Hub Project)Chanjo-hub project aims to investigate the feasibility of establishing local vaccine manufacturing
pipeline in Africa, with a focus on Kenya and Ghana. The social science workstream is examining facilitators and barriers to local vaccine manufacturing, including issues of public trust and
vaccine confidence. The post-holder will be part of the social science team. 		June 16, 2026Job Description

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HSRE-GHBN-05-2026
Post-Doctoral Researcher – Empirical Ethics Studies on Priority Areas in Global Health The post holders will work on a diverse Wellcome Trust funded programme of research
interrogating institutional, national and regional ethics guidance and practice on key priority areas in global health research. 		June 16, 2026Job Description

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