Background

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls to ensure optimal time management and seamless daily operations
• Liaise effectively with U-based collaborators and other international partners, ensuring clear communication across time zones and timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate emerging needs, track priorities, and ensure meetings, deliverables, and key engagements are well-prepared in advance
• Coordinate local travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements, and develop detailed itineraries
• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality correspondence, presentations, briefs, and reports, ensuring professionalism and accuracy

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent Mandatory
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; understanding of research and KEMRI operations Mandatory
• Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently Mandatory
• Tech Savvy: Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools Mandatory
• Professionalism: Discreet, reliable, and adaptable Mandatory
• Bonus: Experience in academic writing or social media management Added Advantage

• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls to ensure optimal time management and seamless daily operations
• Liaise effectively with U-based collaborators and other international partners, ensuring clear communication across time zones and timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate emerging needs, track priorities, and ensure meetings, deliverables, and key engagements are well-prepared in advance
• Coordinate local travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements, and develop detailed itineraries
• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality correspondence, presentations, briefs, and reports, ensuring professionalism and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Understanding of research and KEMRI operations
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools
• Discreet, reliable, and adaptable
• Experience in academic writing or social media management (Added Advantage)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent