Assistant Research Officer(School Engagement Programme) Kilifi
2026-05-08T07:27:54+00:00
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
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FULL_TIME
Kilifi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Science & Engineering, Education, Research and Development
2026-05-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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.
Responsibilities or duties
Participate in the development, implementation and review of School Engagement Programme’s strategic and operational plans, budgets, policies and procedures that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives
Participate in building and maintaining networks and collaborations with the various stakeholders such as Ministry of Education, Teachers, Health clubs, other Departments and research groups.
Plan and conduct Primary and Junior School engagement activities that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives. Such activities include Science literacy sessions, Science modelling competitions, career talks and mobile lab demonstrations
Participate in capacity building through planning and conducting stakeholder feedback sessions, evaluating Primary and Junior school learners’ activities and supporting recruitment and consenting of participants where relevant.
Contribute to data collection by participating in the design and development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis, interpretation and disseminating the same through summaries, reports and Presentations to various Stakeholders.
Document and monitor planned engagement activities, including student participation, feedback, and lessons learned, to inform continuous improvement and innovation in school engagement initiatives.
Support the operations of the SEP team by assisting in day to day coordination, logistics, planning and participate in other Project HR Management activities to ensure effective delivery of the SEP goals and objectives.
Contribute to the SEP full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures by ensuring proper documentation and adherence for all research activities.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication or any other relevant field from a recognized university Mandatory
Minimum One (1) Year experience in supporting school or young people engagement activities at a reputable institution Mandatory
Experience in working with students, research engagement or early-career science teaching, including developing teaching/learning aids Mandatory
Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Mandatory
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Mandatory
Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Mandatory
Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Mandatory
Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail Mandatory
* Participate in the development, implementation and review of School Engagement Programme’s strategic and operational plans, budgets, policies and procedures that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives * Participate in building and maintaining networks and collaborations with the various stakeholders such as Ministry of Education, Teachers, Health clubs, other Departments and research groups. * Plan and conduct Primary and Junior School engagement activities that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives. Such activities include Science literacy sessions, Science modelling competitions, career talks and mobile lab demonstrations * Participate in capacity building through planning and conducting stakeholder feedback sessions, evaluating Primary and Junior school learners’ activities and supporting recruitment and consenting of participants where relevant. * Contribute to data collection by participating in the design and development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis, interpretation and disseminating the same through summaries, reports and Presentations to various Stakeholders. * Document and monitor planned engagement activities, including student participation, feedback, and lessons learned, to inform continuous improvement and innovation in school engagement initiatives. * Support the operations of the SEP team by assisting in day to day coordination, logistics, planning and participate in other Project HR Management activities to ensure effective delivery of the SEP goals and objectives. * Contribute to the SEP full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures by ensuring proper documentation and adherence for all research activities.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators * Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. * Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
* Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication or any other relevant field from a recognized university * Minimum One (1) Year experience in supporting school or young people engagement activities at a reputable institution * Experience in working with students, research engagement or early-career science teaching, including developing teaching/learning aids * Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Research Officer(School Engagement Programme) Kilifi
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Research and Development]
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 27 2026
Duty Station:
Kilifi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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.
Responsibilities or duties
Participate in the development, implementation and review of School Engagement Programme’s strategic and operational plans, budgets, policies and procedures that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives
Participate in building and maintaining networks and collaborations with the various stakeholders such as Ministry of Education, Teachers, Health clubs, other Departments and research groups.
Plan and conduct Primary and Junior School engagement activities that are aligned to the Project’s strategic goals and objectives. Such activities include Science literacy sessions, Science modelling competitions, career talks and mobile lab demonstrations
Participate in capacity building through planning and conducting stakeholder feedback sessions, evaluating Primary and Junior school learners’ activities and supporting recruitment and consenting of participants where relevant.
Contribute to data collection by participating in the design and development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis, interpretation and disseminating the same through summaries, reports and Presentations to various Stakeholders.
Document and monitor planned engagement activities, including student participation, feedback, and lessons learned, to inform continuous improvement and innovation in school engagement initiatives.
Support the operations of the SEP team by assisting in day to day coordination, logistics, planning and participate in other Project HR Management activities to ensure effective delivery of the SEP goals and objectives.
Contribute to the SEP full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures by ensuring proper documentation and adherence for all research activities.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication or any other relevant field from a recognized university Mandatory
Minimum One (1) Year experience in supporting school or young people engagement activities at a reputable institution Mandatory
Experience in working with students, research engagement or early-career science teaching, including developing teaching/learning aids Mandatory
Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Mandatory
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Mandatory
Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Mandatory
Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Mandatory
Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail Mandatory
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Application Link: https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00958
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