Clinical Research Scientist - KMR 5(1 position)

KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE REPLACEMENT

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is conducting a study titled Pregnancy Risk and Infant Surveillance and Measurement Alliance (PRISMA) and Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) study in Western Kenya. PRISMA MNH is a harmonized, prospective open-cohort study implemented across five study sites in India, Pakistan, Zambia, Kenya, and Ghana. The primary goal is to estimate the burden of maternal, fetal, and neonatal deaths and select maternal and newborn morbidities in the catchment areas. The study is designed to address current gaps in research and data availability on maternal, fetal, and infant outcomes and risk factors. Due to its continued growth, the project seeks to fill below position:

Position: Clinical Research Scientist - KMR 5(1 position)

Location: KEMRI-CGHR with fieldwork in Western Kenya

Reporting to: FHU Lead

Job Summary:

The officer will be responsible for overseeing all stages of the development and implementation of research in western Kenya, including sustained stakeholder engagement with national and sub-national MOH partners, conduct formative and pilot research phases, and trial implementation. S/he will chair in-country management meetings and be responsible for the preparation of standard operating procedures, protocol writing, manage submission of protocol amendments to SERU, coordinate fieldwork, and oversee centralized functions of the study.

a) Job Descriptions

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i. Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work

ii. General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants

iii. Assist in carrying out fieldwork and pre-clinical and clinical experimental procedures

iv. Carry out experimental and/or developmental work

v. Contributing to interpretation and validation of results

vi. Conduct community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities

vii. Assist in organization of the internal scientific seminars

viii. Guiding visiting scientific students /students on attachment

ix. Maintaining the scientific pre-clinical and clinical facility

x. Planning and coordinating meetings for internal project teams and external collaborators or visitors

xi. Hosting or participating in scheduled conference calls with international study partners

xii. Developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for data collection, processing and the management and deployment of study drugs.

b) Person Specifications

i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; - Medicine and surgery or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

ii. Masters’ degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or in a related field is preferred.

iii. Proficiency in computer application

c) Key Skills and Competencies

1) Planning and Organizational skills

2) Communication and reporting skills

3) Interpersonal skills

4) Creativity and Innovativeness

5) Critical thinking skills

6) Team player.

Terms of employment:

This is a one (1) year contract, renewable subject to availability of funds, with a probation period for the first 3 months. Successful candidates will be required to provide the following: Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission clearance.

Kindly attach your CV, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website https://www.kemri.go.ke/e recruitment – E-Recruitment Portal on or before 9th August, 2026, 5.00 p.m.

Please visit the KEMRI web site https://www.kemri.go.ke/e e-recruitment for more details on the advertisement.

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WHO ARE ABLED DIFFERENTLY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.