This vacancy was sourced from the Kenya Medical Research Institute official careers portal, April 2026.
KEMRI is hiring for five positions across two locations — Migori and Nairobi. Roles span clinical research, agricultural training, and data management. Deadline: 10th May 2026. Apply directly through the KEMRI careers portal.
About KEMRI
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. KEMRI is Kenya’s national body for health research and runs studies across the country in partnership with international research institutions. Learn more at www.kemri.go.ke.
1. Research Interns — 2 Posts
Location: Migori | Type: Full-time | Qualification: Diploma
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to good clinical practice within a research environment
- Develop standard operating procedures for research studies
- Collect data and manage study participants
- Obtain informed consent and maintain confidentiality
- Handle study data in accordance with ethical standards
- Support project operations as assigned
Requirements
- Diploma in Community Health Nursing and Midwifery, Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social Work, or a related field
- 1–5 years post-graduation experience
- Must be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age
- Willing to live and work in Migori — mandatory
- Nurses must hold a valid practising licence registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certificate of Good Conduct required
- Passionate about maternal and child health and community health research
- Strong analytical, report writing, and interpersonal skills
Interns will be expected to take up personal accident cover and medical insurance independently.
2. Farm Trainer — 2 Posts
Location: Migori | Type: Contract (minimum 1 year) | Qualification: KCSE
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain study model farms and demonstration plots
- Deliver theoretical and practical training on vegetable production
- Monitor farm productivity and track produce distribution
- Provide one-on-one guidance to participants on sustainable farming practices
- Support agricultural input logistics in collaboration with the Agriculture Training Coordinator
- Collect training data using REDCap-based assessments
- Conduct home visit interviews and report participant progress
Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent
- Formal agriculture training or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum 3 years’ practical farming or agricultural extension experience, preferably with rural communities
- Basic knowledge of crop production, soil conservation, and integrated pest management
- Must be willing to reside in Migori County for at least one year
- Experience training smallholder farmers, women groups, or youth is an added advantage
- Strong communication skills in a community setting
3. Data Officer — 1 Post
Location: Nairobi | Type: Contract | Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine data quality and control audits on study data
- Compile, clean, transcribe, and submit data reports to research investigators
- Coordinate ancillary studies on site
- Prepare daily and weekly data reports
- Install and configure computer hardware, software, networks, and printers
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
- Design, improve, and maintain live databases and backup systems
- Train and orient staff on technology systems, guidelines, and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related data management field
- Professional certification in analytics or database management — mandatory
- Strong skills in database development and statistical analysis
- Good written and oral communication skills
How to Apply
Apply directly through the KEMRI official careers portal using the role-specific links:
Application Deadline: 10th May 2026
Do not pay any fee for notarisation, certificates, or assessment at any stage of this recruitment.
