The 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. The KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to working in the research industry. After the planned internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them have a competitive edge in their job search.
KEMRI is seeking to recruit young, dynamic, self-driven, inquisitive Diploma and Bachelor’s degree holders for their research Centres and Departments located in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kwale, Kisumu, Busia Kirinyaga, Mandera and Eldoret.
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In addition the applicants must:-
- Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates.
- Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;
- Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and
- Should not have undertaken any other Internship or exposed to work place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes
- Should possess interpersonal, communication and strong analytical skills
- Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
- A person of integrity
- Must be computer literate.
Please Note:
- The Internship engagement WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the program.
- A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/= and Kes. 15,000 for Bachelors and diploma holders respectively will be given without any other benefits.
- Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.
- INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- It is a criminal Offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
- KEMRI is committed to diversity. Persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure Interested candidates should apply through the KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/careers (e-recruitment portal) on or before 25th February, 2025 by 5.00 p.m.