Address197 Lenana Place, Off Lenana Road next to Cedars Restaurant Nairobi, Kenya
About KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into... read more local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility.
The KWTRP leadership includes the Executive Director Philip Bejon, the KEMRI Centre Director Benjamin Tsofa, the Ag. Nairobi Programme director Mike English and the Chief Operating Officer Catherine Kenyatta.
Our Vision
to establish long term sustainable capacity for research in human health that improves global health.
Our Mission
to deliver high quality research relevant to global health and to build local capacity for undertaking research.
Aims of the programme
•To conduct research to the highest international scientific and ethical standards on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the region in order to provide the evidence base to improve health.
•To train an internationally competitive cadre of Kenyan and African research leaders to ensure the long term development of health research in Africa
KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) Jobs in Kenya
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This role is responsible for provision of technical support to the Human Genetics Factors (HGF) research group, who will be responsible for setting up of laboratory experiments,
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The Chanjo Hub Project is a groundbreaking initiative focused on the development and manufacturing of a candidate malaria vaccine using egg production in Ghana, coupled with i
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Welcome to the exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedica
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KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is one of the leading research centres in Africa. The Programme engages in a wide range of research on the main causes of ill heal
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The research officer will be responsible for 1) Executing research activities focused on a process evaluation of a maternal and child health service redesign in Kakamega county 2
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The job's primary purpose is for a Research Officer to join the Population and Health Impact Surveillance Research Unit at KWTRP in Nairobi. This role is critical in research
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The post holder will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day clinical activities related to the RVF003 vaccine trial, evaluating the immunogenicity and safety of a Rift Valley F
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This role is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and coordinating technical, operational and administrative aspects of the RVF003 clinical trial of a Rift Valley F
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This role is responsible for provision of efficient and effective front office services, administrative and transport support to the Programme under the operations department.
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Assess patient needs to diagnose, plan, and implement appropriate nursing care for children per established protocols.
Provide treatment to patients as instructed by the
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The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective administrative support within established HR policies and procedures. Responsibilities include performing various v
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The main purpose of the job is to coordinate the training, and other activities across the IDeAL consortium and to help develop the consortium’s annual activity plans, 
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This role is responsible for development of databases in the environment in accordance with the set standards to meet business objectives. Work includes a broad range of complex
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To lead implementation of day to day activities as part of the Improving Hypertension Control in rural sub Saharan Africa (IHCor Africa) NIHR Global Health Research Group.
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to inv
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to inv
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To maintain and strengthen relations and mutual understanding between research communities and stakeholders and the programme for UZIMA-DS research project. The post holder will
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Operate and oversee the programme’s Next Gen Sequencing Facility.
Manage and maintain the malaria qPCR service
Coordinate a Sanger sequencing service with 3rd party