Applicant should hold Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Health, Human Resource Management, or related field.

i. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, PublicHealth, Human Resource Management, or related field.ii. A Master degree will be an added advantageiii. Strong knowledge of research governance, compliance, and donor regulations.iv. Proven experience in research management, grants administration, andcompliance with international funders.v. At least 7 years’ relevant experience, with 3 years in senior management withinresearch or donor-funded programs.vi. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site clinical trials, surveillance studies, orlarge-scale research programs.vii. Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.viii. Proficiency in MS Office, grants management systems, and research databases

i. High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.ii. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.iii. Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines.iv. Effective stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills.v. Strategic thinker with adaptability to dynamic research environments.vi. Team player with proven ability to mentor and foster collaboration.vii. Commitment to advancing KEMRI’s mission and contributing to global healthimpact.