The Kenya Medical Research Institute is committed to providing the youth with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills to complement their studies thereby enhancing their employability in line with the Kenya Vision 2030. The KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to working in the research industry. After the planned one year internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them have a competitive edge in their job search.
KEMRI-CGHR Kisumu is seeking to recruit Intern in the below
mentioned field:
Internship Area: Field work and data – (1
position)
Vacancy Number: CGHR/313/08/22
Location: Siaya
Project: ReSCOV study.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Social work, Community
health/development, Health records or related course from a recognized
institution in Kenya
- Must be computer literate
- Must be willing to reside in the study area
- Must be fluent in oral & written Dholuo
- Be below thirty (30) years of age
Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the Internship program will be for a period of one
year without an option for extension.
Please Note:
- A modest stipend of Ksh. 15,000 will be provided
which may not be sufficient and therefore the successful candidates will
need to cater for their own accommodation and upkeep during this period.
- Interns will be expected to take up a personal
accident cover and medical Insurance cover.
- The program WILL NOT offer
employment after the completion of internship.
- Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili but
knowledge of the local area language (LUO) is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application indicating the field of study
and vacancy number.
- Current Resume or CV with names and contact
information (telephone and e-mail address)
- Copies of Certificates and transcripts.
All the applications to be done through KEMRI
Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment portal– on or before October 6,
2022, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on
the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER
LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted