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 in order to enhance
their employability in line with the Kenya Vision 2030.
EDCTP funded Project, TMA2017CDF-1852 has an internship
opportunity for the following position:
Position: Research Assistant Intern (2 positions)
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Study PI
The interns will be trained on
·
Collection of quality data from
patients` charts
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Comparing abstracted data to source
documents
·
Data entry and basic data analysis
Qualifications
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Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognized Institution in Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology, Immunology,
Virology) or any other related field
In addition, the applicants must:
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Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of
age; and
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Provide a Certificate of good
conduct.
Personal Attributes
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Should possess interpersonal and
communication skills
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Must be goal oriented, dynamic,
passionate and self-starter
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A person of integrity
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Should possess strong analytical
skills
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Must be computer literate.
The Internship programme will be for six (6) months.
Please Note
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A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/=
will be given without any other benefits.
·
Interns will be expected to take up a
personal accident cover and medical insurance cover
·
The project WILL NOT offer employment
after the completion of internship.
·
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
How To Apply
Applications should include the following:
·
Letter of Application (Indicate
Vacancy Number).
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Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
with telephone number and e-mail address.
·
Three letters of reference with
contact telephone numbers.
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Copies of Academic Certificates and
Transcripts.
Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu not
later than August 13, 2019.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED
PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF
ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING
OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO
RELEVANT AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted