VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Research Officer (Chanjo Hub Project)

Job Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Full-time

Reference Number: HSRE-ARO(CHP)-04-2026

Job Grade: 6.01

Country: Kenya

JOB PURPOSE:

Chanjo-hub project aims to investigate the feasibility of establishing local vaccine manufacturing pipeline in Africa, with a focus on Kenya and Ghana. The social science workstream is examining facilitators and barriers to local vaccine manufacturing, including issues of public trust and vaccine confidence. The post-holder will be part of the social science team.

DESCRIPTION:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To contribute to reviews of the published scientific literature and national and international guidelines or policy documents as appropriate.
Planning and conducting effective qualitative and quantitative research data collection activities within HSRE, including through interviews, group discussions and observations.
Undertaking accurate and efficient transcription and translation of data collected, including transcribing data from voice files, translation between Kiswahili and English.
Maintaining accountable records of all activities conducted and data collected, including field diaries where requested by researchers, consent forms, interview guides, workshop reports among others
Provide support to study participants who require referral to hospitals as described within Programme policy and guidelines and consult where necessary.
Arrange budgets, logistics, and resources for research activities, ensuring all materials, equipment, venues, and transportation are planned, taking accurate meeting notes, tracking action points, and assisting with collaborative planning and coordination to ensure effective teamwork and program delivery.
Participate in action research activities including planning and feedback sessions with stakeholders/participants and evaluating Primary and Junior school learners’ activities; consulting with schools and communities; and supporting recruitment and consent of participants where relevant.
Contribute the development of data collection tools and collect qualitative and/or quantitative data for the various engagement activities, data analysis and reporting.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science & Humanities, Public Health, Nursing or equivalent
At least one-year experience of qualitative data collection skills including conducting group and individual interviews and discussions, and/or translation and transcription of qualitative data
High levels of fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages.
High levels of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.

DESIRABLE

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity
Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams,
Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applications for roles in KEMRI and its partners (including KWRP) are centrally applied for using http://www.kemri.go.ke, E-recruitment portal. To apply for this post, you must therefore register as a user using the link below. Log into your account, then proceed to the vacancies, view the post and click on the button: “Apply for this job”( www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment).

Applications which should include your CV, Cover letter, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents should be made through KEMRI Website portal on or before 16^thJune,2026, at the latest 5:00 pm.

All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates are required to provide a valid email address and telephone number for communication regarding interview invitations. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. During the interview, shortlisted candidates must present the ORIGINALS of the following documents: National Identity Card or Passport, academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, testimonials, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and a valid clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct or its equivalent).