KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL

KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide study information, address participant questions, and support retention through scheduled clinical assessments and follow-up coordination.
  • Assist with lesion measurements, skin biopsy procedures, and safe handling of biological samples per protocol and SOPs.
  • Label, package, transport, and track samples, coordinating closely with KEMRI and Washington University laboratories for receipt, storage, and shipment documentation.
  • Record participant data in CRFs and study databases accurately and promptly, ensuring data quality through collaboration with the Data Manager.
  • Maintain secure, organized clinical and research records in compliance with protocol requirements.
  • Support qualitative research activities, including planning, recruitment, transcription, and secure data handling.
  • Participate in study operations with the clinical and data management team, providing weekly progress updates on recruitment, follow-up, and data entry.
  • Assist in resource management including supply procurement, inventory control, and basic financial/budget tracking.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory documents to relevant ethics and oversight bodies, including amendments, safety reports, and deviations.

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Mandatory
2 Master’s in public health, Nursing and related courses is an added advantage Added Advantage
3 Minimum of 2–3 years of research experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable Mandatory

Application Procedure:

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  • Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.



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