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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. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate all the research activities that are carried out...

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: Coordinate all the research activities that are carried out...

Director, Scientific Programs, Partnership and Grant Management

Overseeing and delivering technical advice to country projects and supporting on the integration and development of research questions and methodsConducting literature reviews or data searches relevant to food and nutrition issues, as relevant to the projectsLeading the selection, managing and engaging with key technical partners (e.g., local data collection firms, think tanks) for the high-quali...

Preparing and performing various experiments including performance efficiency tests and proof of principle studies.Ordering and managing the inventory of materials required for research and experimentation.Supporting the preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Conducting comprehensive data analysis and interpreting experimental results.Performing literature reviews to ...

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. Kenya Medical Research Institute KEMRI seeks to employ competent personnel to fil...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to ma...

JOB SUMMARY: NORC is seeking an experienced MERLA Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting) in Nairobi, KenyaThe Kenya Primary Literacy Project (KPLP) is a five-year activity that will assist the Kenyan Ministry of Education (MOE) in delivering reading interventions at scale as well as piloting and expanding new innovations to address the language and literacy needs of...

Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.Undertake pro...

Overall purpose of the job To provide research and programmatic leadership to the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Unit. Coordinate and promote the broad field of chemical ecology through an interdisciplinary research approach across icipe s 4-H Themes and within the framework of One Health. To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe s strategic goals. To undertake research of...

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy began in 2013 with an intentional focus to help end this crisis, beginning with a research-based, innovative school in the strategically located Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Requirements: At least Diploma in Science Laboratory or related field At least 3 years of working experience in a busy school laboratory. Solid understanding of laboratory equipment, tools and s...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

About the positionThe Partnerships Officer for Africa works with the Africa Managing Director, scientific community, and the Partnerships and Communications team to Identify and foster opportunities for resource mobilization at the regional and country level. This role contributes to maintaining excellent relationships with national governments and regional bodies, as well as maintaining a robust...

Remuneration and BenefitsBasic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 KShs. 249,644 P.M.;House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationsThe duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:Ensuring the development of aqua...

Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system. About the position The Partnerships Officer for Africa works with the Africa Managing Director, scientific community, and the Partnerships and Communications team to Ident...

This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.Duties and responsibilitiesContribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricu...

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners capacity, a...

Remuneration and Benefits Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 KShs. 249,644 P.M.; House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M. Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M. Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A. Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable. Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: Ensuring the developmen...

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy began in 2013 with an intentional focus to help end this crisis, beginning with a research-based, innovative school in the strategically located Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Beautifully surrounded by mountains and well-resourced, our flagship campus can be found near two truck stop towns on the Trans-African highway, in an area populated by people trapped in generat...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -i) Ensuring the development of aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies; ii) Ensuring the development and coordination of activities in specific research departments through participation in high profile international fora and publications; iii) Ensure the identification and exploitation of opportunities f...

JOB PURPOSE:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to investigating the primary causes of ill health and the development of health care systems on the continent. At KWTRP, we are not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also to fostering local resear...

JOB PURPOSE:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to investigating the primary causes of ill health and the development of health care systems on the continent. At KWTRP, we are not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also to fostering local resear...

ResponsibilitiesCOORDINATION, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES/PROCESSES: Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for thematic scientific assessment programme/project initiatives. Assists in the coordination of thematic scientific assessment programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of for thematic scientific assessment program...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy JOB PURPOSE: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to co...