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
Key Responsibilities:
Ensures KWTRP is least exposed to fraud Losses by implementing technology prevention and detection measures.
Maintains the data protection process and ensures effective d
The Epidemiology Research Officer will play an important and active role in the QuEST project that broadly aims at building the evidence base to support the transformation to high-quality h
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This role is responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) Intervention for the SPARK study in Kilifi County that teaches caregivers strategi
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Malaria is preventable and treatable, and yet it remains a significant public health problem around the world, particularly in Africa. Despite reductions in the burden of malaria
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KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is one of the leading research centres in Africa. The Programme is hosted within the Centre for Geographic Medicine Research Coast
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The Clinical Information Network (CIN) is a multi-hospital platform designed to promote better generation and use of paediatric patient data for quality improvement, surveillance
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To provide mathematical and statistical modelling support for ongoing studies in the Epidemiology and Demography Department.
REPORTS TO:
EDD Modelling Team Lead
Principal I
REPORTS TO:
Head of Engagement
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
ARO's
Senior Field Workers
Data Clerks
Interns (as assigned)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a Monitoring and Ev
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Develop and manage systems for collecting, storing and analyzing research data including conducting needs assessments to design and create new databases for research and cl
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The position’s key role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Health Service Unit. The position is also vital for effective liaison between the
Reference Number: RO-(HPSR)-AHOP
Employment Type: Full time
Category: Research policy and systems
Job Grade: 7.01
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
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To su
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This key role is responsible for the oversite and management of the Eastern Uganda programme, in order that there is coordination of the scientific strategy aligned to the Wellcome Cor
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To undertake research and vaccine safety surveillance and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and programme policies in performing/ overseeing clinical activities and the exec
The post-holder will join the team to lead the implementation of Phase 1 of the IBAMI-2 study. The post holder will be a social scientist and will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the
Reference Number: CFI09022022
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This role is responsible for co-ordinating and leading Community and Public Engagement activities for the Human Infection Studies Platform within
Reference Number: DED100222
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Initiate and implement elements of the Core platform, including responsibility for the funding application and for representing KWTRP to
Reference Number: RMOI010222
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (will vary according to post):
• Work with the Principal Investigator, Trial Manager and other relevant staff members to prepare and execut
Reference Number: RO310122
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To review and summarise issues from the published scientific literature in specific areas of interest, with a particular focus on internat
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