The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) has announced multiple internship opportunities for graduates and young professionals seeking practical workplace experience in one of Kenya’s leading public universities. These internship positions are available across various departments and directorates at the university, offering successful applicants an opportunity to develop professional skills while supporting the institution’s operations.
The internship programme is designed to expose interns to real working environments, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in administration, finance, engineering, research, healthcare, library services, career development, and university management. Most of the opportunities are based at the Main Campus, while one position is available at the Mabokoni Campus.
Individuals interested in building their careers within higher education institutions are encouraged to review the available internship opportunities below.
Available Internship Positions
- Human Resource Management Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The Human Resource Management Intern will support the Human Resource department in its day-to-day administrative and operational activities. The internship provides exposure to human resource practices within a public university environment.
The intern may assist with:
- Human resource administration.
- Staff records management.
- Filing and documentation.
- Employee support activities.
- Administrative duties assigned within the department.
- Learning institutional human resource processes and procedures.
- TVET Directorate Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/DIRECTORATE-(TIVET)/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The TVET Directorate Intern will support activities within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Directorate while gaining practical experience in programme administration and institutional operations.
The intern may be involved in:
- Supporting departmental administrative work.
- Assisting in programme coordination.
- Maintaining departmental records.
- Supporting office operations.
- Participating in assigned institutional projects.
- Carrying out other duties allocated during the internship period.
- Registrar (Partnership, Research & Innovation) Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/REGISTRAR (PARTNERSHIP, RESEARCH & INNOVATION)/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
This internship provides exposure to partnership development, research administration, and innovation support functions within the university.
The intern may assist in:
- Administrative support within the registrar’s office.
- Documentation of partnership activities.
- Research administration support.
- Records management.
- Coordination of office activities.
- Other assignments related to partnerships, research, and innovation.
- School of Medicine Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The School of Medicine Intern will support administrative and academic activities within the school while gaining exposure to university medical education operations.
The internship may involve:
- Office administration.
- Academic support activities.
- Documentation and filing.
- Coordination of departmental tasks.
- Supporting routine office functions.
- Performing other assigned responsibilities.
- School of Engineering & Technology Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
This internship offers practical exposure to operations within the School of Engineering and Technology.
The intern may support:
- Departmental administrative functions.
- Documentation and records management.
- Academic support services.
- Coordination of office activities.
- Routine operational duties.
- Other assignments allocated during the internship.
- Directorate of Career Services Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/DIRECTORATE OF CAREER SERVICES/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The Career Services Intern will support activities aimed at enhancing student career development and employability services.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting career services programmes.
- Assisting with administrative activities.
- Coordinating office operations.
- Maintaining records.
- Supporting career events and related activities.
- Carrying out other assigned duties.
- Vice Chancellor’s Office Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The Vice Chancellor’s Office Intern will gain practical experience in executive office administration within the university.
The intern may assist in:
- Administrative support.
- Office coordination.
- Documentation and filing.
- Records management.
- Supporting official office activities.
- Other responsibilities assigned by the office.
- Finance Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/FINANCE/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Main Campus
Job Description
The Finance Intern will work within the university’s finance department and gain practical exposure to financial administration.
The internship may include:
- Supporting finance office operations.
- Assisting with financial documentation.
- Filing and records management.
- Administrative support.
- Learning institutional financial procedures.
- Performing other assigned finance-related duties.
- University Library Intern
- Reference: TUM/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/7/26/UNIVERSITY LIBRARY/Intern
- Position: Intern
- Duty Station: Mabokoni Campus
Job Description
The University Library Intern will support library operations while gaining practical experience in academic library services.
The intern may assist with:
- Library administrative duties.
- Records and documentation management.
- Supporting library users.
- Organising library materials.
- Routine operational activities.
- Other assignments allocated within the library.
Summary of Available Internship Vacancies
| Department | Duty Station |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | Main Campus |
| Directorate (TVET) | Main Campus |
| Registrar (Partnership, Research & Innovation) | Main Campus |
| School of Medicine | Main Campus |
| School of Engineering & Technology | Main Campus |
| Directorate of Career Services | Main Campus |
| Vice Chancellor’s Office | Main Campus |
| Finance | Main Campus |
| University Library | Mabokoni Campus |
Why Apply for the TUM Internship Programme?
The Technical University of Mombasa internship programme provides participants with an opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience within a public university.
- Learn institutional procedures and professional work practices.
- Build administrative and technical competencies.
- Develop communication and teamwork skills.
- Enhance career readiness through hands-on learning.
- Gain experience that can strengthen future employment opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Technical University of Mombasa recruitment portal before the stated closing date in the official advertisement.
