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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the accurate entry of study data into electronic databases and data capture system
• Supporting verification of data completeness, consistency, and accuracy in study records and Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assisting in routine data cleaning, validation checks, and identification of discrepancies
• Supporting the tracking and resolution of missing or incomplete study data
• Assisting in filing, organizing, archiving, and retrieval of study documents and records
• Supporting the maintenance of participant records, data logs, trackers, and accountability forms

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree training in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Records, Statistics, Data Science related field Mandatory
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment Mandatory
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Mandatory
• Basic understanding of data entry and record management procedures Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and work within a research environment Mandatory
• Good organizational and record management skills Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy Mandatory
• Good communication and interpersonal skills Mandatory
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Mandatory
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and take guidance Mandatory
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age. Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate

• Assisting in the accurate entry of study data into electronic databases and data capture system
• Supporting verification of data completeness, consistency, and accuracy in study records and Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assisting in routine data cleaning, validation checks, and identification of discrepancies
• Supporting the tracking and resolution of missing or incomplete study data
• Assisting in filing, organizing, archiving, and retrieval of study documents and records
• Supporting the maintenance of participant records, data logs, trackers, and accountability forms

• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Basic understanding of data entry and record management procedures
• Good organizational and record management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to learn and take guidance
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree training in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Records, Statistics, Data Science related field
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate