Vacancy title:
PhD Studentship - KEMRI, Kenya and University of Bergen (UiB), Norway

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Healthcare, Research]

Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 26 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11 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

The PhD candidate will conduct and coordinate data collection for the economic evaluation included in the HEKIMA project in Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi;

Perform costing analyses and different economic evaluation analyses comparing mAbs with DP and possibly other interventions for post-discharge malaria chemoprevention;

Publish at least three peer-reviewed scientific papers as part of the PhD requirements, summarize and discuss them according to UiB requirements in a thesis, and defend the thesis.

Engage with the relevant research group at UiB, and project stakeholders in the study countries, including policymakers, funders, and implementing partners.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Kenyan citizenship is required Mandatory

A Master’s degree in health economics; if the degree is not yet completed at the time of application, all requirements to obtain it must be fulfilled and the masters’ thesis needs to be submitted before uptake of the new position; certification for completion should be provided within three months after starting the new position. Mandatory

Experience in mathematical or epidemiological modelling Mandatory

Strong commitment to research and academia, demonstrated through a personal statement Mandatory

Availability for international travel Mandatory

Availability for full-time engagement in the project (100%, 3 years) Mandatory

Experience needed

Experience with costing studies, health economic evaluations or related modeling methods is an advantage Added Advantage

Knowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries is an advantage. Added Advantage

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Applications should include the following documents,

.Letter of application specifying the candidate’s qualification to contribute the stipulated work, and mapping clearly how they meet the eligibility criteria. Mandatory

Personal statement (max. 500 words) on commitment to research and academia. Mandatory

A complete C.V. listing academic qualifications, competencies and relevant experience in NIH pre-doctoral biosketch format: NIH Biosketch. Mandatory

PhD synopsis (max. 500 words) outlining research background, key objectives, methods, expected outcomes, and references. Mandatory

Copies of academic certificates and transcripts. Particular attention should be given to lining out the scope of the masters’ degree, including thesis or dissertation components. Mandatory

Two reference letters from current or past (not older than 3 years) mentor/supervisors. Mandatory

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applications should include the following documents:

• Letter of application specifying the candidate’s qualification to contribute the stipulated work, and mapping clearly how they meet the eligibility criteria.
• Personal statement (max. 500 words) on commitment to research and academia.
• A complete C.V. listing academic qualifications, competencies and relevant experience in NIH pre-doctoral biosketch format: NIH Biosketch.
• PhD synopsis (max. 500 words) outlining research background, key objectives, methods, expected outcomes, and references.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts. Particular attention should be given to lining out the scope of the masters’ degree, including thesis or dissertation components.
• Two reference letters from current or past (not older than 3 years) mentor/supervisors.

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