Research Assistant - Thika

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Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

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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.

Research Assistant - Thika

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification Diploma
• Experience 2 years
• Location Thika
• Job Field Research and Development

Key Responsibilities

• Timely extraction of data from patients’ charts
• Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
• Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
• Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in community health, public health, or counseling psychology. Mandatory

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience data collection Mandatory

• Team player Skills & Competencies

• Excellent Communication and people skills Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills Skills & Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills

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