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
Reference Number: CLOII25012022
Description:
REPORTS TO:
• School Engagement Programme lead
• Head of Community and Public Engagement
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
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Reports to: Study Coordinator
Job purpose
To deliver quality nursing and counseling services to study participants enrolled in a wide range of HIV and STI related clinical studies at PHRD
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Vacancy: CGHR/240/11/21
Project Description
The Kenyan Medical Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRI-CGHR), has been selected to participate in a seven country multi-cente
Reports to: Project Coordinator.
Purpose
To support community engagement activities, participant recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team providing services to young and e
Reference Number: RO-09122021
Category: Epidemiology and Demography
Job Grade: 7.01
JOB PURPOSE:
To support epidemiological and laboratory activities for a range of projects within t
JOB PURPOSE:
This position is for a person who will provide technical support to the Human Genetics Factors research group, who will be responsible for setting up of laboratory experiments, a
Job Grade: 6.01
JOB PURPOSE:
This role is responsible for development of databases in the environment in accordance to the set standards to meet business objectives. Work includes a broad
Reference Number: RMOI-12-11-21
Category: Clinical Healthcare and Research
Job Grade: 8.03
JOB PURPOSE:
The Health Economic Resaerch Unit department under which this position falls
Reference Number: ITRSM-25102021
JOB PURPOSE:
To manage the Programme’s IT Security Function. The Information Security Manager serves as the process owner for all ongoing activ
Vacancy No: CGHR/204/07/21
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Kenya Medical Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR) has a mandate to conduct research in Malaria, HIV and other dise
Vacancy No: CGHR/203/07/21
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and US Centers for Disease Control
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration: A renewable one year contract, as per KEMRI scheme of service. The first three months being probation period.
Qualifications:
Diploma in N
KMR/ 5 Vacancy No. FN–031–07–2021
Reports to: Co– Principle Investigator
Duration: A renewable one year contract, as per KEMRI scheme of service. The first three
Reference Number: RNO-13-07-2021
Category: Front Office and Administration
Job Grade: 3.01
Location: Nairobi
JOB PURPOSE:
4 Months Contract
The position’s key role is to
JOB PURPOSE:
This role is responsible for providing support in the use of HR Management System and HR analytics and metrics. This role performs a variety of day-to-day administrative Human Re
Reports to: Laboratory manager.
Purpose
To assist the Laboratory Manager in the operations and coordination of laboratory activities
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of technical lab
Reports to: Fiscal and Administration Manager
Job purpose: To be trained on project accounting and administrative operations and perform any assigned tasks under the supervision and guidance of the
Reports to: Study Lead.
Job Purpose: The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruitment and data collection.
Responsibilities
Ensure all related records and reports are handled and m