Employment Opportunities at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to designing research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses
• Assist in planning data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used
• Assist in adapting statistical methods to solve specific problems in biomedicine and other relevant fields
• Help develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods
• Provide support for analysis and interpretation of statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information
• Participate in developing an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate
• Help in evaluating sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability
• Contribute to evaluating the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy
• Help identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research
• Participate in preparing data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data
• Contribute to reporting results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables
• Help examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data
• Support in presentation of statistical and non-statistical results using charts, bullets, and graphs in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students
• Assist in the processing of large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution    Mandatory
• Proficiency in statistical software application    Mandatory
• Analytical and report writing skills    Mandatory
• Presentation skills    Mandatory
• Good Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
• Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks;
• Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the Institute
• Drafting of legal opinions;
• Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor;

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;    Mandatory
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;    Mandatory
• Valid practicing certificate;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application    Mandatory
• Strong communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills    Mandatory
• Integrity    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Write and edit content (press releases, newsletters, website copy, speeches, reports)
• Create social media content (posts, captions, campaigns)
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms
• Plan, script, and storyboard video projects
• Shoot high-quality video footage (events, interviews, campaigns, promotional content)
• Operate cameras, lighting, audio, and related equipment
• Set up and manage video shoots independently
• Edit video content using professional software (e
• Add graphics, subtitles, music, and visual effects
• Ensure videos align with branding and communication goals
• Optimize videos for different platforms (social media, website, YouTube, TV)

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Film Production, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership to Professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Media Council of Kenya (MCK) or Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ); Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) where applicable    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Organizational skills    Mandatory
• Team building    Mandatory
• Negotiation skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
•  Organizational skills    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation of research projects and/or supervising designated aspects of the work;
• Carrying out fieldwork and laboratory experimental procedures;
• Organization of the internal scientific seminars;
• Interpretation and validation of results;
• Maintaining the scientific laboratory in good working condition; and
• Ensuring that all chemicals, reagents and consumables are properly stored in the laboratory

Vacancy Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age    Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate    Mandatory
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct    Added Advantage
• Analytical and report writing skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
• Presentation skills    Mandatory
• Good team player    Mandatory