26 Vacancies Open At Kenya Medical Research Institute

Career Opportunities at KEMRI Careers Portal Kenya Medical Research Institute is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for various contract positions across research, laboratory sciences, project management, administration, epidemiology, data analytics, and healthcare support functions. The available opportunities are based in different locations including Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo, Kirinyaga, Suba, and Mbita. Successful candidates will join one of Kenya’s leading medical research institutions and contribute to impactful health research, laboratory operations, data management, and community health programmes. Below are the advertised vacancies currently open for application. 1. Senior Laboratory Analyst (Laboratory Manager) – Kisumu Job Reference: VN00953Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: KisumuClosing Date: May 19, 2026Job Grade: KMR 05 The Senior Laboratory Analyst (Laboratory Manager) will oversee laboratory operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, coordinate laboratory activities, and support implementation of research and diagnostic procedures. The role also involves supervision of laboratory staff, management of laboratory resources, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. 2. Laboratory Technologist – Isiolo County Job Reference: VN00954Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: Isiolo CountyClosing Date: May 19, 2026Job Grade: KMR 08 The Laboratory Technologist will support laboratory testing, sample handling, analysis, and documentation processes. The role includes maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control procedures, and supporting research and healthcare laboratory activities. 3. Administrative Assistant – Kisumu Job Reference: VN00955Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: KisumuClosing Date: May 19, 2026Job Grade: KMR 08 The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and office support services including record management, scheduling, correspondence handling, and coordination of departmental activities. The role also involves supporting operational efficiency and ensuring smooth office operations. 4. Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) – Kilifi Job Reference: VN00956Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 5Location: KilifiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The Assistant Research Officer (Biosciences) will support bioscience research activities including laboratory analysis, sample processing, data collection, and research documentation. The role contributes to scientific studies and research programme implementation. 5. Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) – Kilifi Job Reference: VN00957Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 2Location: KilifiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The Assistant Research Officer (Epidemiology) will assist in epidemiological studies, data collection, analysis, field activities, and reporting. The role supports disease surveillance and public health research initiatives. 6. Assistant Research Officer (School Engagement Programme) – Kilifi Job Reference: VN00958Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: KilifiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The successful candidate will support school engagement and community outreach activities linked to research programmes. Responsibilities include coordination of programme activities, stakeholder engagement, and support for education and awareness initiatives. 7. Research Officer (Bioscience) – Kilifi or Nairobi Job Reference: VN00959Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 2Location: Kilifi or NairobiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The Research Officer (Bioscience) will coordinate and support bioscience research projects, data analysis, laboratory activities, and scientific reporting. The role contributes to implementation of research objectives and scientific programme delivery. 8. Research Officer (NEWRISK) – Kilifi Job Reference: VN00960Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: KilifiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The Research Officer (NEWRISK) will support research activities under the NEWRISK programme including project coordination, research implementation, data analysis, and reporting. 9. Research Officer (HSU) – Nairobi Job Reference: VN00961Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 1Location: NairobiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The Research Officer (HSU) will support health systems research activities, programme coordination, research implementation, and analytical reporting within the assigned unit. 10. Research Officer – Health Systems Evaluation and Data Analytics – Nairobi Job Reference: VN00962Employment Type: ContractPositions Available: 2Location: NairobiClosing Date: May 27, 2026 The role involves supporting health systems evaluation, data analytics, reporting, and evidence generation for healthcare programmes and policy support initiatives. 11. Research [Read more on the source website]