KEMRI Recruitment 2024 Jobs Portal (December)

We’re excited to let you know that Kenya Medical Research Institute, KEMRI recruitment for 2024/2025 job vacancies is ongoing . Would you like to apply? If yes you’re on the right page.

The management of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) as announced new job vacancies and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates.

We have therefore highlighted everything you should know about KEMRI recruitment process starting from the vacancies, how to access job application form, requirements, how to apply and deadline.

Overview of KEMRI Recruitment 2024

KEMRI is the abbreviation for Kenya Medical Research Institute. It is a State owned corporation which was founded in 1979 and has being in existence for over 40 years now.

It is a renowned medical research center focusing in the overall wellbeing of human health in Kenya and Africa at large.

Are you a graduate in academic discipline such as public health, Bio Chemistry, Microbiology, Medicine and Surgery, Science Lab etc. and currently need a well-paying job in Kenya?

If yes, then here is an opportunity to submit application for KEMRI job vacancies. This article will guide you through as it covers KEMRI recruitment process, KEMRI career portal, KEMRI Recruitment Portal login, How to apply for KEMRI jobs, KEMRI internship vacancies etc.

Is KEMRI Recruitment Form 2024 Out?

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) recruitment job application form for this year has been released. Prospective applicants can access this form online at www.kemri.go.ke/careers.

The application form and process is free. Also, all interested candidates irrespective of county can fill and submit KEMRI job application form online.

KEMRI Jobs/Vacancies (December 2024)

1. Senior Legal Officer
2. Study Nurse, Migori
3. Psychologist, Migori
4. Laboratory Technologist, Migori
5. Qualitative Researcher (Nairobi County)
6. Qualitative Research (Mombasa County)
7. Qualitative Researcher (Kisumu County)

1. Qualitative Researcher (Nairobi County)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field (mandatory).
• Community Skills: Proven knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies (mandatory).
• Interviewing Expertise: Experience conducting interviews with health workers and managers (mandatory).
• Data Skills:
  • Proficiency in qualitative data cleaning and coding.
  • Ability to develop codebooks (mandatory).
• Software Knowledge: Experience working with Dedoose software (mandatory).
• Project Experience: Familiarity with TB projects (mandatory).
• Professional Standards: Strong commitment to integrity and delivering high-quality performance (mandatory).
• Language Skills: Effective oral and written communication in both English and Swahili (mandatory).
• Interpersonal Abilities:
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills (mandatory).

2. Qualitative Research (Mombasa County)

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field (mandatory).
• Skills & Experience:
  • Proficient in facility and community entry strategies (mandatory).
  • Skilled in interviewing health workers and managers (mandatory).
  • Expertise in qualitative data cleaning, coding, and developing codebooks (mandatory).
  • Experience using Dedoose software (mandatory).
  • Familiarity with TB-related projects (mandatory).
• Professional Attributes:
  • Strong commitment to integrity and delivering high-quality results (mandatory).
  • Effective communication skills in both English and Swahili, written and oral (mandatory).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team (mandatory).

3. Qualitative Researcher (Kisumu County)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field.
• Field Knowledge:
  • Facility and community entry strategies.
  • Interviewing health workers and managers.
• Data Management:
  • Qualitative data cleaning and coding.
  • Codebook development.
  • Proficiency in using Dedoose software.
• Project Experience: Hands-on experience with TB projects.
• Professional Standards:
  • Strong integrity.
  • High-quality performance.
• Communication: Fluency in English and Swahili (oral and written).
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Vacancies at KEMRI (September 2024)

• Research Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Technologist
• Research Medical Officer
• Laboratory Technology Intern
• Administration Intern Kisumu & Siaya
• Dat Intern Kisumu & Siaya
• Research Intern Kisumu & Siaya
• Clinical Research Scientist
• Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Senior Bioinformation
• Senior Clinical Officer

KEMRI Jobs/Vacancies (August 2024)

Listed below are emerging jobs in Kenya Medical Research Institute which you can apply for.

• Senior Dynamics
• Senior Legal Officer
• Laboratory Technologist (Homabay)
• Laboratory Technologist (Siaya)
• Laboratory Technologist (Kisumu)
• Senior Laboratory Analyst (Kisumu)
• Accountant/Administrator (Thika)
• Regulatory Coordinator (Suba/Rongo)
• Laboratory Analyst (Homabay)
• Laboratory Analyst (Siaya)
• Laboratory Analyst (Kisumu)
• Ph.D Studentship (Kericho)
• Ph.D Studentship (Kisumu)
• Ph.D Studentship (Nairobi)
• Data Analyst Intern – Kisumu
• Research Administrator – Isiolo
• Data Clerk (Community Interviewer)
• Research Administrator (Regulatory)
• Registered Nurse
• Assistant Principal Clinical Scientist
• Administrative Assistant – Kisumu
• Internship Opportunities
• Project Data Officer
• Behavioural Care Manager
• Psychiatric Nurse
• Medical Officer
• Pharmacist
• Clinical Officer
• Study Nurse
• Laboratory
• Community Mobilizer and Tracker
• Administrative Officer
• Qualitative Research Assistant
• Research Scientist
• Assistant Data Intern
• Administrative Assistant Intern
• Senior Laboratory Analyst
• Nurser Counselor
• Senior Field Officer
• Director, Research and Development
• Administrative Officer
• Pharmaceutical Technologist
• Data Clerk (Community Interviewer)
• Laboratory Technologist
• Laboratory Technician Field Assistant
• Research Scientist for KEMRI
• Research Scientist for FHU
• Data Clerk

After applying for KEMRI jobs, below are other ongoing recruitment in Kenya you can as well apply.

• KETRACO Recruitment
• NYS Recruitment
• General Service Unit Recruitment
• KCGS Recruitment
• KDF Recruitment
• Kenya Police Recruitment
• Kenya Navy Recruitment

Qualifications/Requirements for KEMRI Recruitment 2024

To gain employment into KEMRI for any of vacant positions, below are the criteria you must meet educationally and otherwise.

• Fundamentally, applicants of this KEMRI job vacancies must be Kenyan citizens who possess legitimate identification document.
• Next is that applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree directly related to the position being applied for.
• Applicant must possess reasonable years of experience especially as it relates to their job description.
• Skills such as excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing, excellent social, communication and listening skills.
• Applicant must also be skillful in interpersonal relations and be an open-minded personality.
• Research scientist for instance must be able to carry out serological testing on Luminex multiplex platforms.
• Applicant should be fluent in speaking and writing both English and Kiswahili languages.
• Candidates applying must be knowledgeable in operation of computer applications especially Microsoft office.
• Prospective applicant must be a holder of KCSE mean grade D+ plus and above or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Those applying for FHU research scientist must have Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, and Community Health etc.

KEMRI Career Portal

You can access Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) job vacancies and apply for same at www.kemri.go.ke/careers or www.kemri.org. This is also referred to as KEMRI recruitment portal login.

How to Apply for KEMRI Jobs (August 2024)

• Go to KEMRI job portal www.kemri.go.ke/careers
• Choose the vacancy you wish to apply
• Write an application letter indicating the vacancy number
• Attach a copy of your most updated CV
• Add copies of academic and professional certificates
• Send these documents to esacipa@kemri.go.ke

Note that all these documents must be included as failure to do so makes your application incomplete and here unacceptable.

How Can I Register for KEMRI Jobs?

You can register for KEMRI jobs online by visiting the e-recruitment portal https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke, click “register” to complete the form and then login to apply for listed vacancies.

As an equal employer, KEMRI recommends women, marginalized persons and people living with disabilities to submit application.

KEMRI Recruitment Process

Kenya Medical Research Institute recruitment process is in stages. It begins with vacancy announcement by the management, then submitting application for vacancies by interested candidates, after that KEMRI will review submitted applications and shortlist names of successful applicants.

KEMRI Shortlisted candidates shall thereafter be invited for screening exercise and those who pass this last stage shall be offered employment.