KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) is Now Open For Applications; Check Qualifications and How to Apply

KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) is Now Open For Applications; Check Qualifications and How to Apply.

KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) is Now Open For Applications; Check Qualifications and How to Apply

KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Opening date: October 5, 2023 Vacancy No. CGHR/376/09/23

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 internship program, the candidate will have gained practical workplace experience to him/her have a competitive edge in the job market. The Burden of Respiratory Disease among the Elderly Study within the DGHP Branch at KEMRI/ CGHR has internship opportunity as stated below:

Positions: One (1)
Location: Kisumu County
Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration or Business Management
• MUST be fluent in English and Kiswahili both written and spoken.
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct
• Should possess strong analytical skills
• Must be computer literate.

Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the Internship program will be for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.

Please Note:
i. A modest stipend of Ksh. 15,000 will be provided which may not be sufficient and therefore the successful candidates will need to cater for their own transport, accommodation and upkeep during this period.
ii. Successful candidates will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover lasting through the internship period.
iii. KEMRI/The program WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.

Applications should include the following:
•Letter of Application indicating vacancy number
•Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
•Copies of Certificates and transcripts.

All the applications to be addressed to Deputy Director, CGHR, P. O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu and submitted through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment on or before November 2, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m.

Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted