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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
Vacancy No: CGHR/139/05/20
Program description;
This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and other orga
KMR/ 7
No of Positions: 3
Vacancy No. FN-018-06-2020
Reports to: Assistant Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 m
KMR/ 7
Vacancy No. FN-017-06-2020
Reports to: Lead Research Assistant
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
The first 3 months is a p
A KEMRI-CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting a clinical trial and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
No of positi
KMR 6 NAIROBI : Study Principal Investigator
Provide overall project management and leadership and support to the laboratory teams and ensure participants are managed well as per the study
Reports to: Study Administrator
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
The first 3 months is a probation period
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Reports to: Study Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Position Summary: The Nav
Vacancy No. CGHR/138/05/20
Position Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a
No of Positions: 37
JOB GROUP: KMR 6
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervisi
No of Positions: 25
JOB GROUP: KMR 4
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
Providing day to day guidance in a specialized
No of Positions: 3
JOB GROUP: KMR 5
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Examining payment vouchers and post in vote book/budget control records;
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KMR/ 6 Vacancy No. FN-012-04-2020
Reports to: Study Manager
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is probation period
Vacancy No. FN-011-04-2020
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Duration: 3 Months Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordi
KMR 6
Reports to: Head of Accounts, CGHR
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recogniz
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will manage the HRMIS Project working closely with the HR team, the vendor, Finance team and the ICT team to ensure successful implementation of t
Vacancy No. CGHR/125/02/20
Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine whose remit is to conduct
Vacancy No. CGHR/126/02/20
Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conductin
Vacancy No. CGHR/128/02/20
Program Description: This Program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) whose remit is to