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.
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:
i. The Internship engagement WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the program.
ii. A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/= and Kes. 15,000 for Bachelors 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. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
vi. It is a criminal Offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
vii. 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.
