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. The KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to working in the research industry. After the planned twelve (12) months’ internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them have a competitive edge in their job search.
CGHR-FHU Division is seeking to recruit young, dynamic, self-driven, inquisitive Diploma and Bachelor’s degree holders for their Research Centres located in Kisumu and Siaya.
Requirements:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized Institution (3 Positions)
ii. Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized Institution (3 Positions)
iii. Must be registered with Kenya Nutritionist and dietician’s institute (KNDI) and in possession of a valid practicing license
In addition, the applicants must: –
i. Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;
ii. Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;
iii. Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);
iv. Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and
v. Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes
- Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
- A person of integrity
- Should possess strong analytical skills
- Must be computer literate.
Please Note:
i. The Internship engagement is strictly for twelve months and the Institute WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the program.
ii. A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/= and Kes. 15,000/= for Bachelor’s and Diploma holders respectively will be given without any other benefits.
iii. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.
iv. INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
v. It is a criminal Offence to provide false information and documents in the application; and
vi. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
vii. KEMRI is committed to diversity. Persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
All the applications to be addressed to Deputy Director, CGHR, P. O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu
and submit by post to the above address before March 5, 2024.