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: Work closely with the project manager to plan and deliver the research work. Prepare study materials including training materials and standard operating procedures. Prepare work plans aligned to project deliverables. Co-ordinate and oversee data collection and management including data quality checks, storage and archiving. Supervise research assistants attached to the Project. Co-ordinate adherence to funder’s technical and financial requirements. Ensure compliance with policies on ethical conduct of research and human subjects protections. Co-ordinate shipping of samples locally and internationally. Carry out any other duties which may be assigned from time to time. Vacancy Requirements: Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or any other Biomedical Sciences degree from a recognized institution.    Mandatory Master’s degree in vaccine related course will be an added advantage.    Mandatory Well versed with protocol development and approval processes.    Mandatory Experience working in an immunology laboratory.    Mandatory Experience in working in a research organization.    Mandatory Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” and “Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice”    Mandatory Proficiency in computer application skills and statistical packages    Mandatory Experience working with HIV research, neglected tropical disease (NTD) research will be an added advantage    Added Advantage Fluency in English, Kiswahili, required.    Mandatory Experience in Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection.    Mandatory Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Desirable Strong organization skills, ability to effectively troubleshoot and respond to a dynamic work environment.    Desirable Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community.    Desirable Detail-oriented with good reporting skills.    Desirable