The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced several employment and internship opportunities for candidates interested in joining the institution. The latest vacancies cover laboratory management, grants management, information technology, office administration and administrative internship opportunities.
A total of eight positions are available across six job categories. Five of the vacancies are contract positions, while three opportunities are available under the Administrative Interns – Kisumu vacancy.
The opportunities have different application deadlines. Most of the contract positions close on September 17, 2026, while the Laboratory Manager – Thika/Nairobi position closes on September 21, 2026. Candidates interested in the administrative internship opportunities in Kisumu have until September 30, 2026.
Administrative Interns – Kisumu
Job Reference: VN01016
Employment Type: Internship
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Kisumu
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Status: Active
KEMRI is offering three Administrative Intern positions in Kisumu under job reference VN01016.
Unlike the other opportunities in this recruitment round, which are contract positions, VN01016 is specifically categorized as an internship. It also has the highest number of openings, with three positions available.
The internship provides an opportunity for successful applicants to gain practical exposure to administrative activities within a research institution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Administrative Interns will support administrative activities within the units where they are assigned. As internship positions, the roles are intended to provide practical workplace exposure while supporting routine institutional operations.
The administrative internship is expected to involve activities such as:
- Supporting routine administrative activities within the assigned office.
- Assisting with the organization and maintenance of administrative documents.
- Supporting record management and filing activities.
- Assisting with routine office communication.
- Supporting the preparation and organization of administrative information.
- Assisting staff with day-to-day administrative assignments.
- Supporting the coordination of office activities.
- Helping maintain organized administrative records.
- Supporting routine documentation processes.
- Assisting with administrative arrangements for meetings and other activities where required.
- Working with relevant members of staff to support the smooth operation of the assigned office.
- Gaining practical exposure to administrative processes and institutional operations.
Three internship positions are available, making VN01016 the vacancy with the largest number of openings among the opportunities listed.
The Administrative Interns will be based in Kisumu. Applications remain open until September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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