Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhering to good clinical practice within a research environment
• Developing standard operating procedures related to research studies
• Collecting data and managing study participants
• Obtaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and handling study data in accordance with ethical standards
• Performing any additional duties assigned to support project operations

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing and midwifery, Diploma in community health and development, Diploma in Nutrition, social work or related fields    Mandatory
• One to five (1- 5) years of post-college graduation    Mandatory
•  Willing to live and work in Migori    Mandatory
• Passionate about maternal and child health and community health    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in research in human subjects    Mandatory
• Should be willing to gain research skills while being mentored together with other interns in the project.    Mandatory
• Nurses MUST have a valid practicing license and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya    Mandatory
• 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.    Mandatory
• The Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.    Mandatory
• Analytical and report writing skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
• Presentation skills    Mandatory
• Good team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain study model farms, including organizing demonstration plots for hands-on learning
• Deliver both theoretical and practical training on vegetable production in line with the agriculture training manual
• Monitor farm productivity by maintaining accurate records and tracking produce distribution
• Provide continuous support to participants through farm-based discussions and one-on-one guidance on sustainable farming practices
• Work closely with participants to promote the adoption of best agricultural practices
• Support agricultural input logistics, including pickup and distribution, in collaboration with the Agriculture Training Coordinator
• Collect and manage data, including training attendance, adoption rates, post-training evaluations, and REDCap-based assessments
• Conduct home visit interviews, report on participant progress and challenges, communicate regularly with the Agriculture Training Coordinator, and perform any other assigned duties

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent    Mandatory
• Formal training or certification in general agriculture, or equivalent hands-on experience in agriculture or community-based training    Mandatory
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in farming or agricultural extension, preferably working with rural farming communities    Mandatory
• Basic knowledge of crop production, soil and water conservation, and integrated pest management practices    Mandatory
• Willingness and ability to reside and work in Migori County for a minimum of one year    Mandatory
• Strong ability to communicate agricultural concepts clearly in a simple, engaging, and culturally appropriate manner    Mandatory
• Experience training smallholder farmers, women groups or youth in agriculture will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.    Mandatory
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, competence, accountability, and integrity while upholding organizational mission and vision.    Mandatory
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask with flexibility in a dynamic work environment.    Mandatory
• Passionate about agriculture (especially vegetable production) and capable of working efficiently under pressure.    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine data quality/control audit controls on study generated data.
• Perform data quality and control procedures.
• Compile data, clean, transcribe onto database and submit data reports to research investigators.
• Coordination of various ancillary studies on site
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software.
• Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software, and network operating system.
• Designing, improving, and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups.
• Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance with department procedures.
• Provide training and orientation to new users and staff on various technologies.
• Training staff on guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field(s) connected to data management studies plus years of relevant experience.    Mandatory
• Professional certification in courses on analytic skills and database management.    Mandatory
• Data management and a well rooted individual in statistical analysis skills.    Mandatory
• Good communication skills- both written and oral.    Mandatory
• Skills in database development.    Mandatory