The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation mandated to carry out health research, innovation, capacity building, and service delivery to improve human health and quality of life.
Vision: To be a leading Centre of excellence in research for human health.
Mission: To improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation, and service delivery.
KEMRI is committed to providing young graduates with opportunities to acquire hands-on experience and develop skills to enhance their employability. The KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) aims to nurture young talent by exposing them to research industry practices. Upon completion, interns will have gained valuable workplace experience, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market.
Internship Opportunities
KEMRI is seeking to recruit young, dynamic, and self-driven Diploma and Bachelor’s degree holders to work in its various research centres and departments located in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kwale, Kisumu, Busia, Kirinyaga, Mandera, and Eldoret.
Research Function – KEMRI Nairobi
- Biochemistry/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry – 3 positions
- Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Biomedical Sciences/Bioengineering – 3 positions
- Biostatistics/Statistics – 2 positions
- Biological Sciences/Parasitology/Entomology/Applied Biology/Zoology – 3 positions
- Medical Microbiology/Microbiology/Mycology – 3 positions
- Medical Laboratory Sciences – 2 positions
- Occupational Safety and Health/Public Health/Environmental Studies – 1 position
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences – 3 positions
- Forensic Science – 2 positions
- Botanical Sciences/Taxonomy – 1 position
- Sociology/Public Health – 2 positions
- Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics – 1 position
- Nutrition and Dietetics – 1 position
Support Services Function – KEMRI Nairobi
- Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering – 2 positions
- Mass Communication/Journalism/Media Studies (Digital Communication) – 1 position
- Marketing/Digital Marketing – 4 positions
- Public Administration – 2 positions
- Project Planning & Management/Operations Management/Health Systems Management/Monitoring & Evaluation – 1 position
- Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Public Policy/Project Planning & Management/Strategic Management – 1 position
- Purchasing and Supplies Management – 1 position
- Law (Completed Pupilage/Awaiting Admission to the Bar) – 2 positions
- Business Management/BCOM (Human Resource Option) – 1 position
- Knowledge Management/Social Sciences – 1 position
- Library Science/Information Science – 1 position
Diploma Fields – KEMRI Nairobi
- Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Plant Mechanics/Boiler Operations) – 2 positions
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering – 1 position
- Medical Laboratory Sciences – 2 positions
- Applied Biology – 2 positions
- Health Records and Information Technology – 1 position
- Analytical Chemistry – 2 positions
- Animal Health/Animal Science/Animal Husbandry – 1 position
- Business Management/Administration – 1 position
- Computer Science/ICT/IT – 1 position
- Plumbing – 1 position
- Secretarial Studies/Business Administration – 1 position
- Criminology/Security Management – 1 position
- Supply Chain Management/Procurement – 1 position
- Food Management – 1 position
- Journalism – 1 position
- Catering & Accommodation/Food & Beverage – 1 position
Other Locations
KEMRI Kilifi
- Biochemistry/Biology/Biotechnology or Biological Sciences – 2 positions
- Medical Laboratory Sciences – 1 position
- ICT/IT – 1 position
- Nursing – 1 position
KEMRI Kwale
- Biomedical Sciences – 1 position
- Business Management – 1 position
- Craft Certificate in Plumbing – 1 position
KEMRI Kirinyaga
- Biomedical Sciences/Biochemistry/Medical Laboratory Sciences – 1 position
- Business Administration/Management/Strategic Management – 1 position
KEMRI Busia
- Microbiology – 1 position
- Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences – 1 position
- Applied Biology – 1 position
- Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering – 1 position
KEMRI Kisumu
- Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences – 2 positions
- Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering – 1 position
- Human Resource Management – 1 position
- Medical Laboratory Science – 1 position
- Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Plant Mechanics/Boiler Operations) – 1 position
- ICT/IT – 1 position
KEMRI Mandera
- Microbiology – 1 position
- Medical Laboratory Sciences – 1 position
- Public Health – 1 position
KEMRI Eldoret
- Computer Engineering – 1 position
- Social Work – 1 position
- Sales and Marketing – 1 position
KEMRI Kericho
- Clinical Medicine – 1 position
- Medical Laboratory Technology – 1 position
- Procurement/Business Management (Supply Chain Option) – 1 position
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have graduated and be in possession of relevant certificates.
- Must be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.
- Must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Must not have undertaken any prior internship or workplace exposure related to their field.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
- Goal-oriented, dynamic, and self-motivated.
- A person of integrity.
- Computer literate.
Additional Information
- The internship does not guarantee employment after completion.
- Monthly stipend: KES 25,000 (Bachelor’s holders) & KES 15,000 (Diploma holders).
- Interns must have personal accident and medical insurance covers.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the KEMRI Website: www.kemri.go.ke/careers (E-Recruitment Portal) on or before 25th February 2025, by 5:00 PM.
Prof. Elijah Songok
Ag. Director General
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
