KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MEDICAL OFFICERS (RESEARCH REGULATION/ GRANTSMANSHIP) (24 October 2011)
(2 posts)
Closing On: Monday, 24 October 2011
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters Box 54840-00200
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to provide support for the research regulatory review process at
KEMRI. A secondary role is support for the office of Grantmanship.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support real time review of reported adverse events from ongoing studies approved by the
KEMRI ERC.
• Develop and maintenance of a data base on the same.
• Support for the Ethics review committee and Scientific Steering (science review).
• Support for the office of Grantmanship for development of new proposals.
• Support the development of research grants particularly those which may require adverse event
reporting.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure (PhD in related field of medicine or research is an added advantage).
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
• Training in research ethics or related field is an advantage.
• Familiarity with international adverse reporting systems e.g. DAIDS Toxicity tables
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESEARCH)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity of reproductive health research at the institute
cognizant of the expansion of the Institutes programs to include a reproductive health focused program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Secure research grants particularly those in areas of reproductive health, including a focus on sexually
transmitted diseases and HIV, causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, safe motherhood and
addressing the challenges of improving maternal health in Kenya.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology (recognition from the KMDPB for this specialty is an
added advantage).
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
• Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
• Proven track record of mentorship.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PUBLIC HEALTH/ EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR INFECTIOUS
DISEASE AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH)
(2 posts)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to work in infectious disease/reproductive research including but not
limited to HIV and STI aetiology, prevalence, epidemiology, control strategies, prevention, addressing
public health concerns for reproductive health and related infectious disease.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research in the field of infectious disease (focus on STI including
HIV) and reproductive health.
• Development and of research projects in the field of infectious (focus on STI including HIV) and
reproductive health.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (INFECTIOUS DISEASE/ PARASITOLOGY)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research in any of the following areas: Molecular epidemiology of
agents of dermatological conditions, leprosy and other skin diseases: epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis,
drug trials, drug sensitivity, control strategies, immunology and pathophysiology: diagnosis, management,
rehabilitation, vaccine development, psycho-sociological studies and animal experimental studies. Other
infectious (including HIV and other STI) and parasitic diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related field.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research /and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PULMONOLOGIST/ PUBLIC HEALTH) (24 October 2011)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position will be research in the following area: Respiratory health including but
not limited to tuberculosis (TB): epidemiology, immunology; case finding and management;
immunization; pharmacotherapy of TB - pharmacoepidemiology of drug resistance; TB and HIV
infections. Non-TB respiratory diseases: high priority pathologies e.g. bronchial asthma, industrial
respiratory conditions including acute respiratory infections. Lung function and allergic conditions and
environmental and occupational health related to respiratory health.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same field.
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Medicine Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
• Sub specialist in chest medicine/ pulmonology will be added advantage.
• Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
• Proven track record of mentorship
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (ENTOMOLOGY/ PARASITIC DISEASE) (24 October 2011)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research on infectious/parasitic infections such as onchocerciasis,
schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects / grants in the same field
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field
• Development of research projects / grants in the same field
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD in a related field
would be an added advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in school
health programs or mass drug administration projects /and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (TRADITIONAL MEDICINE/ DRUG DEVELOPMENT)
(1 post)
Job Description:
This position will include but not be limited to the following: Research in traditional medicines:
rationalization of traditional medicines in collaboration with traditional healers; evaluation of plant drugs
using medicinal phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology; formulation of herbal remedies. Research
on anti parasitic or anti infectious agents of plant origin. Socio-cultural and anthropological aspects of
traditional medicine. Drugs development: experimental pharmacology and toxicology; biopharmaceutics
and relevant pharmacokinetics. Clinical trials. Research on agents for the control and management of
HIV/AIDS/STI. Quality assurance of drugs: quality control and surveillance for medicinal products.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in clinical
trials (/and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research in the development of biotechnological innovations
especially for diagnostic tools, vaccines and biological materials. This includes but is not limited to
immunology and immunopathology of infectious diseases. Immunology of HIV/AIDS. Specialized
services in immunology and immunodiagnoses, e.g. tissues typing. Quality assessment in clinical
histopathology. Vaccine and drug trials in animal models. Research on malaria and leishmania parasites
and sandflies.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Competency in MS office
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (MEDICAL VIROLOGIST)
(1 post)
Job Description:
This position will include but not be limited to research in the following areas: Acute haemorrhagic
fevers: epidemiology, surveillance and control. Rabies: diagnosis, management and vaccine evaluation.
ARI: epidemiology, diagnosis, aetiology, management and control. Viral diarrhoea: studies on aetiology,
epidemiology, management and control; vaccine trials and molecular characterization. Viral hepatitis:
epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis and control. KEPI: vaccine potency evaluation; polio eradication. HIV
and AIDS: Epidemiology, Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization, Prevention and Control, Drug
resistance surveillance, QA/QC in HIV programs, Window period and transfusion safety studies, HIV
Diagnostic services: Viral Load, EID, PCR, Operational Research in HIV/AIDS and Training.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline with sub specialization as may be appropriate.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
ACCOUNTANT
(1 post)
Category: Finance
Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Description:
The Centre accountant will be reporting to the Centre Director and will be tasked to run the accounts
department at centre level, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure
appropriate accounting control procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on income, funds disbursements and
expenditure.
• Preparation of annual centre work plans and budget.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and
annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial management reporting for submission to KEMRI Headquarters.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Prepare bank and Ledger reconciliations.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Custodian of payment vouchers and other accounting documents
Qualifications and Competencies
• Business degree (Accounts option) from a recognized university and at least CPA II
• Minimum of three years experience working in the government and donor funded projects.
• Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages.
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to
work outside normal office working hours.
• Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER
(1 post)
101
Category: Legal Affairs
Department: Legal
Job Description:
The Officer will be the overall in charge of the Legal Services Unit at the KEMRI headquarters and will
report to the Asst. Director (Administration).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provision of sound legal advice to the Management of the Institute and staff thereof.
• Drawing and ensuring of proper execution of contracts/MOUs by authorized signatories.
• Drafting and lodging in relevant registries conveyancing documents for the Institute.
• Register title documents for the Institute’s properties and ensure that all properties are properly
accounted for.
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court
cases and court hearings.
• Represent the Institute in court cases.
• Ensure the Institute meets its legal obligations.
• Formulate policies that are in line with the Institutes mandates and day to day running.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
• Be an Advocate of High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate.
• Have 3 years post-admission experience in civil, labour and criminal law.
• Be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations.
• Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR SUPPLIES OFFICER
(1 post)
Category: Supplies & Procurement
Department: Supplies & Procurement
Job Description:
The Officer will be reporting to the Head of Procurement.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Secretarial role to the procurement committee.
• Assist in the general running of the procurement department.
• Assist in preparation of tender and prequalification documents for expression of interest.
• Assist in supervision, coordinating, controlling of all stores activities.
• Management of the continuous supply of materials to various Institute sections.
• Assist in scheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining inventory accuracy at all times.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized University.
• Should have experience of working with ERP accounting packages.
• Should have relevant experience from a reputable large organization.
• Should be conversant with the Public Procurement Procedures.
• Should be computer literate.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
(2 posts)
Category: Finance
Department: Internal Audit
Job Description:
Manage on a day to day basis the planning, performance and report delivery of allocated internal controls
assignments.
Duties and responsibilities
• Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit plan.
• Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations with management.
• Identify and promote good business practice within the organization.
• Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an
ongoing basis.
• Ensure that execution of audit assignments is within defined timeliness.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree from a recognized University
• Fully qualified accountant (CPAK, ACCA or other internationally recognized professional
accounting qualification)
• Qualified CIA, CISA or working towards attaining the qualification.
• IT Knowledge- an understanding of the working of the various systems and use of computer
aided auditing techniques.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience from a reputable organization with strong internal
control structure or audit firm.
• Knowledge of accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
MEDICAL OFFICERS (RESEARCH REGULATION/ GRANTSMANSHIP) (24 October 2011)
(2 posts)
Closing On: Monday, 24 October 2011
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters Box 54840-00200
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to provide support for the research regulatory review process at
KEMRI. A secondary role is support for the office of Grantmanship.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support real time review of reported adverse events from ongoing studies approved by the
KEMRI ERC.
• Develop and maintenance of a data base on the same.
• Support for the Ethics review committee and Scientific Steering (science review).
• Support for the office of Grantmanship for development of new proposals.
• Support the development of research grants particularly those which may require adverse event
reporting.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure (PhD in related field of medicine or research is an added advantage).
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
• Training in research ethics or related field is an advantage.
• Familiarity with international adverse reporting systems e.g. DAIDS Toxicity tables
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESEARCH)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity of reproductive health research at the institute
cognizant of the expansion of the Institutes programs to include a reproductive health focused program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Secure research grants particularly those in areas of reproductive health, including a focus on sexually
transmitted diseases and HIV, causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, safe motherhood and
addressing the challenges of improving maternal health in Kenya.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology (recognition from the KMDPB for this specialty is an
added advantage).
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
• Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
• Proven track record of mentorship.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PUBLIC HEALTH/ EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR INFECTIOUS
DISEASE AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH)
(2 posts)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to work in infectious disease/reproductive research including but not
limited to HIV and STI aetiology, prevalence, epidemiology, control strategies, prevention, addressing
public health concerns for reproductive health and related infectious disease.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research in the field of infectious disease (focus on STI including
HIV) and reproductive health.
• Development and of research projects in the field of infectious (focus on STI including HIV) and
reproductive health.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (INFECTIOUS DISEASE/ PARASITOLOGY)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research in any of the following areas: Molecular epidemiology of
agents of dermatological conditions, leprosy and other skin diseases: epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis,
drug trials, drug sensitivity, control strategies, immunology and pathophysiology: diagnosis, management,
rehabilitation, vaccine development, psycho-sociological studies and animal experimental studies. Other
infectious (including HIV and other STI) and parasitic diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related field.
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research /and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PULMONOLOGIST/ PUBLIC HEALTH) (24 October 2011)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position will be research in the following area: Respiratory health including but
not limited to tuberculosis (TB): epidemiology, immunology; case finding and management;
immunization; pharmacotherapy of TB - pharmacoepidemiology of drug resistance; TB and HIV
infections. Non-TB respiratory diseases: high priority pathologies e.g. bronchial asthma, industrial
respiratory conditions including acute respiratory infections. Lung function and allergic conditions and
environmental and occupational health related to respiratory health.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same field.
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners
Board with current licensure.
• Masters in Medicine Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
• Sub specialist in chest medicine/ pulmonology will be added advantage.
• Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
• Proven track record of mentorship
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (ENTOMOLOGY/ PARASITIC DISEASE) (24 October 2011)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research on infectious/parasitic infections such as onchocerciasis,
schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects / grants in the same field
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field
• Development of research projects / grants in the same field
• Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD in a related field
would be an added advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in school
health programs or mass drug administration projects /and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (TRADITIONAL MEDICINE/ DRUG DEVELOPMENT)
(1 post)
Job Description:
This position will include but not be limited to the following: Research in traditional medicines:
rationalization of traditional medicines in collaboration with traditional healers; evaluation of plant drugs
using medicinal phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology; formulation of herbal remedies. Research
on anti parasitic or anti infectious agents of plant origin. Socio-cultural and anthropological aspects of
traditional medicine. Drugs development: experimental pharmacology and toxicology; biopharmaceutics
and relevant pharmacokinetics. Clinical trials. Research on agents for the control and management of
HIV/AIDS/STI. Quality assurance of drugs: quality control and surveillance for medicinal products.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in clinical
trials (/and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
(1 post)
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research in the development of biotechnological innovations
especially for diagnostic tools, vaccines and biological materials. This includes but is not limited to
immunology and immunopathology of infectious diseases. Immunology of HIV/AIDS. Specialized
services in immunology and immunodiagnoses, e.g. tissues typing. Quality assessment in clinical
histopathology. Vaccine and drug trials in animal models. Research on malaria and leishmania parasites
and sandflies.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Competency in MS office
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (MEDICAL VIROLOGIST)
(1 post)
Job Description:
This position will include but not be limited to research in the following areas: Acute haemorrhagic
fevers: epidemiology, surveillance and control. Rabies: diagnosis, management and vaccine evaluation.
ARI: epidemiology, diagnosis, aetiology, management and control. Viral diarrhoea: studies on aetiology,
epidemiology, management and control; vaccine trials and molecular characterization. Viral hepatitis:
epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis and control. KEPI: vaccine potency evaluation; polio eradication. HIV
and AIDS: Epidemiology, Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization, Prevention and Control, Drug
resistance surveillance, QA/QC in HIV programs, Window period and transfusion safety studies, HIV
Diagnostic services: Viral Load, EID, PCR, Operational Research in HIV/AIDS and Training.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree a relevant discipline with sub specialization as may be appropriate.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added
advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
ACCOUNTANT
(1 post)
Category: Finance
Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Description:
The Centre accountant will be reporting to the Centre Director and will be tasked to run the accounts
department at centre level, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure
appropriate accounting control procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on income, funds disbursements and
expenditure.
• Preparation of annual centre work plans and budget.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and
annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial management reporting for submission to KEMRI Headquarters.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Prepare bank and Ledger reconciliations.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Custodian of payment vouchers and other accounting documents
Qualifications and Competencies
• Business degree (Accounts option) from a recognized university and at least CPA II
• Minimum of three years experience working in the government and donor funded projects.
• Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages.
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to
work outside normal office working hours.
• Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER
(1 post)
101
Category: Legal Affairs
Department: Legal
Job Description:
The Officer will be the overall in charge of the Legal Services Unit at the KEMRI headquarters and will
report to the Asst. Director (Administration).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provision of sound legal advice to the Management of the Institute and staff thereof.
• Drawing and ensuring of proper execution of contracts/MOUs by authorized signatories.
• Drafting and lodging in relevant registries conveyancing documents for the Institute.
• Register title documents for the Institute’s properties and ensure that all properties are properly
accounted for.
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court
cases and court hearings.
• Represent the Institute in court cases.
• Ensure the Institute meets its legal obligations.
• Formulate policies that are in line with the Institutes mandates and day to day running.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
• Be an Advocate of High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate.
• Have 3 years post-admission experience in civil, labour and criminal law.
• Be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations.
• Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR SUPPLIES OFFICER
(1 post)
Category: Supplies & Procurement
Department: Supplies & Procurement
Job Description:
The Officer will be reporting to the Head of Procurement.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Secretarial role to the procurement committee.
• Assist in the general running of the procurement department.
• Assist in preparation of tender and prequalification documents for expression of interest.
• Assist in supervision, coordinating, controlling of all stores activities.
• Management of the continuous supply of materials to various Institute sections.
• Assist in scheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining inventory accuracy at all times.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized University.
• Should have experience of working with ERP accounting packages.
• Should have relevant experience from a reputable large organization.
• Should be conversant with the Public Procurement Procedures.
• Should be computer literate.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
(2 posts)
Category: Finance
Department: Internal Audit
Job Description:
Manage on a day to day basis the planning, performance and report delivery of allocated internal controls
assignments.
Duties and responsibilities
• Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit plan.
• Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations with management.
• Identify and promote good business practice within the organization.
• Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an
ongoing basis.
• Ensure that execution of audit assignments is within defined timeliness.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree from a recognized University
• Fully qualified accountant (CPAK, ACCA or other internationally recognized professional
accounting qualification)
• Qualified CIA, CISA or working towards attaining the qualification.
• IT Knowledge- an understanding of the working of the various systems and use of computer
aided auditing techniques.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience from a reputable organization with strong internal
control structure or audit firm.
• Knowledge of accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV,
copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and
the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of
October, 2011
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI
Attn: Head of Human Resources