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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/129/02/20
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is committed to providing the youth with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills
Vacancy No: CGHR/130/02/20 Program description: This program is a Collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other partners and dono
Vacancy No: CGHR/131/02/20
Program description: Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and
Vacancy No: CGHR/132/02/20
Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, Henry Jackson Foundation MRI and the US Centers for Disease Control and Pre
Vacancy No: CGHR/133/02/20
Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, Henry Jackson Foundation MRI and the US Centers for Disease Control and Pre
Vacancy No: CGHR/134/03/20
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is committed to providing the youth with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical s
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in 1979 as a Research Institute under the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 Laws of Kenya and accredited to
Study Description
A Pilot evaluation of pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery targeting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) at risk for HIV in Kisumu Kenya. Acc
Study Description
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Vacancy No: CGHR /124/10/19
This project is a Collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the University of Colorado. It involves conducting research for activities related to
Vacancy No: CGHR/121/01/20
Project description: The Spatial Repellent (SR) project is funded by UNITAID and seeks to fill the gaps for assessing spatial repellent products efficacy, deploymen
Expression of Interest (EOI)
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme intends to engage eligible firms / individuals which have the capability to provide a fully-fledged HR and Payroll HRMIS which w
Responsibilities
Maintains cleanliness and order of the front office
Answers telephone and receives visitors and participants
Sorts and distributes incoming mail and deliveries
Language: Excellent and proven written and verbal English and Kiswahili.
In addition, the applicants must:
Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age 2. Should have graduated and obtained the relevant
Job Details Must possess a Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following fields; -
Medical Laboratory Technology 2 positions
Applied Biology 1 position
Must be registered with KML
Reports to: Study PI
The interns will be trained on:
Collection of suspected cholera samples
Data collection from households
Collection of environmental samples (water, effluent, sewerage)
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