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KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening date: February 28, 2022 Vacancy No. CGHR/258/02/22

Project description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with Washington
State University (WSU) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seek to undertake a Covid-
19 Vaccine Effectiveness (CVE) study in Kenya championed by the Family Health Unit (FHU) in
partnership with the Influenza Program. COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness data are currently unavailable
in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, conducting post-introduction CVE studies in sub-Saharan Africa will
increase science-based evidence, public confidence, demand, and utilization of available vaccines. This
study aims to measure overall and product-specific CVE against laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2
infections associated with severe respiratory illness. The project is pleased to announce the following
vacant position(s).

Position: Research Administrator KMR 6 (1 position)

Location: Kisumu, Kisian

Reports to: Principal Investigator (PI)

Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Organizing and supervising the implementation of all project field activities and performing
necessary support duties

2. Serving as a principal source of information of study status and deliverables

3. Developing and designing local training and capacity building of project staff in collaboration
with the study investigators

4. Drafting, editing and preparing correspondence, reports and other project related materials

5. Coordinating a wide range of research procedures and conducting a variety of complex tasks
determined by the field and scope of the study

6. Working as part of a team in contributing to the analysis of results under the direction of the
project PI and data team, collating, managing data during data collection periods (monthly)
and providing quality assurance/quality control

7. Coordinating and carrying out designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected
methodology and materials, desk research, or other investigative techniques

8. Support the submission of periodic reports of project status to the PI, regularly suggesting
additional tests or modifications in current procedures

Qualifications

Degree in Social Science, Public Health, Community Health and Development or related field
from a recognized institution

Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
Proficiency in computer applications.

Good analytical skills and experience of using at least one statistical package
Planning and reporting skills

Good interpersonal communication skills

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Terms of Employment:

Employment will be on one-year renewable terms (with 3 months' probation period) depending on
availability of funds. Salary is as per the stated salary grade depending on education, experience and
demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following:

1. Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)

2. Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address

3. Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

4. Copies of Certificates and Transcripts

5. Contact telephone number

How To Apply

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/
E-Recruitment Portal on or before 20th March 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.

Please visit the KEMRI web site
 https://www.kemri.go.ke/careers/ for more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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