Laboratory - Intern (2 positions)
Job Summary
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above intern position.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Volunteer, internship
- Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
INTERNSHIP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening date: February 10, 2021 Vacancy: CGHR /180/02/21
Project description: 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 planned one year (Non-renewable) internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them to have a competitive edge in their job search.
Internship Area: Laboratory - Intern (2 positions)
Project: Malaria Branch, Laboratory Section, MALCOV study
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medical biotechnology, Microbiology) or any relevant field from a recognized university in Kenya.
Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the Internship program will be for a period of one year. The successful candidate (s) will be paid a monthly stipend without any other benefits. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover for the period 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.
Applications should be sent through cghr@kemri.org no later than March 3, 2021 and indicate the vacancy number as the email subject.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted