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

Preparation and submission of project authorization documents to the relevant authorities, including the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, the county commissioners, and the County directors of health and education.

Plan, coordinate, and execute scheduled research field sampling activities

Perform day-to-day management of the project team and promptly address any team issues and concerns.

Provide day-to-day high-level support to the PI, assisting with the implementation of research program management processes and protocols in line with best practice.

Perform strategic project resources planning and financial analysis.

Conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.

Lead research team to complete allocated tasks within the stipulated time and budget.

Where appropriate, organize the recruitment of assigned project research staff to ensure timely use of resources.

Work with Partners, sponsors, and researchers to ensure the project portfolio, objectives, and goals are achieved.

Routinely monitor all activities, review risks, issues, and progress, taking actions as necessary to ensure minimum impact on research deadlines.

Deliver project events, such as research collaboration meetings, community engagement workshops, and seminars, and coordinate appropriate publicity

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

Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field. Mandatory

A master's Degree or a postgraduate diploma will be an added advantage. Added Advantage

Proficiency in computer application Mandatory

Planning and Organizational skills Mandatory

Communication and reporting skills Mandatory

Interpersonal skills Mandatory

Creativity and Innovativeness Mandatory

Critical thinking skills Mandatory

Team player. Mandatory

Experience needed

Experience managing project(s) of similar scope or scale Mandatory

• Preparation and submission of project authorization documents to the relevant authorities, including the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, the county commissioners, and the County directors of health and education.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute scheduled research field sampling activities
• Perform day-to-day management of the project team and promptly address any team issues and concerns.
• Provide day-to-day high-level support to the PI, assisting with the implementation of research program management processes and protocols in line with best practice.
• Perform strategic project resources planning and financial analysis.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Lead research team to complete allocated tasks within the stipulated time and budget.
• Where appropriate, organize the recruitment of assigned project research staff to ensure timely use of resources.
• Work with Partners, sponsors, and researchers to ensure the project portfolio, objectives, and goals are achieved.
• Routinely monitor all activities, review risks, issues, and progress, taking actions as necessary to ensure minimum impact on research deadlines.
• Deliver project events, such as research collaboration meetings, community engagement workshops, and seminars, and coordinate appropriate publicity

• Proficiency in computer application
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Critical thinking skills
• Team player.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field.
• A master's Degree or a postgraduate diploma will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer application
• Experience managing project(s) of similar scope or scale
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Critical thinking skills
• Team player.