0709 203000 - Nairobi 0709 983000 - Kilifi
0709 203000 - NRB 0709 983000 - Kilifi
0709 203000 - NRB | 0709 983000 - Kilifi

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Post Doctorial Researcher -Statistician /Quantitative Lead

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRl’s vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in research for human health,” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation, and service delivery.”

The KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme (KWRP) is a partnership between KEMRI, Wellcome, and the University of Oxford. The Programme established in 1989, has evolved from conducting research in the immunology and epidemiology of malaria to a world class research institute conducting multi-disciplinary research that spans molecular biology to health systems and policy research. 

The KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme (KWRP) seeks to invite applications from experienced person to fill the following position.

Job Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Full-time

Reference Number: KWTRP/26/SPDR-STAT/012

Job Grade: 9

Country: Kenya

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide technical leadership for all core quantitative impact analyses, including interrupted time series (ITS), counterfactual modelling, multilevel and spatial analyses, effective coverage estimation, and mortality recalibration, while ensuring reproducibility and analytical rigor across a federated data architecture.

DESCRIPTION:

No of Vacancies : One(1)

Duration: One(1) Year, renewable subject to availability of funds and performance

Reports to:  Research Lead and Principal Investigator.

Direct reports:  Research Officer-Senior Data Management (technical) & Assistant Research Officer-Epidemiologist (methods support)

Indirect reports:  None.

Budget and Resource Responsibility:  None.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design and execution of all primary quantitative analyses, impact evaluation, and effective coverage estimation.
  • Specify detailed statistical analysis plans.
  • Develop, maintain, and govern harmonised, reproducible analytic codebases (R, Stata, Python), ensuring compatibility with federated data execution and secure in-country runs.
  • Oversee data preparation for all analyses, including variable construction, temporal alignment, cohort definition, and linkage across routine and evaluation datasets.
  • Implement and supervise advanced data quality assurance and reproducibility processes.
  • Lead the Year 1 mortality recalibration analysis, comparing modelled projections with observed empirical data and updating lives-saved estimates.
  • Co-lead statistical quality control processes across countries, ensuring consistency of model implementation, outputs, and reporting.
  • Mentor quantitative analysts and work closely with the Senior Data Management RO to align analytic needs with data pipelines and governance requirements.
  • Produce high-quality statistical outputs, including technical appendices, codebooks, metadata, and fully reproducible analytic notebooks to support reporting, peer-reviewed publications, and external review.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics/Data Science (or equivalent)
  • At least 5 years post-doctoral research experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ITS, causal inference in observational settings, multilevel models, and routine health data.
  • Advanced R/Stata/Python; reproducible research; version control; clear technical writing.

DESIRABLE

  • Advanced R/Stata/Python; reproducible research; version control; clear technical writing

COMPETENCIES:

  • Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
  • Strong team coordination and decision-making skills

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The position will be based at the KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme in Nairobi, Kenya but be flexible to travel to other partner or collaborating institutions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

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

Applications which should include your CV, Cover letter, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents should be made through KEMRI Website

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following: Certificate of good conduct,

Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.

Please Note, the subsequent recruitment process after application, will be carried out by the KWRP HR team and all communication will be from the official KWRP emails.

Applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Applicants 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).

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website https:///www.kemri.go.ke/e- recruitment –

E-Recruitment Portal on or before 21st April,2026 by 5.00 p.m.

Apply Here