Business Administration Internship in Kenya

Business Administration Internship 

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.

KEMRI- CGHR (“Evidence synthesis for building the translation pipeline to eliminate infectious diseases” project) has internship opportunity as stated below:

Positions: One (1)

Location: Kisumu County

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Business Management
• Fluency in English, both spoken and
• Proficiency in computer applications

In addition, the applicants must:

• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final degree certificate
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct
• Appointment is for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of
• A stipend will be paid but successful candidates will cater for their own transport, accommodation, and upkeep during this period.
• Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance
• KEMRI/the project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of
• Terms of Engagement: Appointment will be for a period of one (1) 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

How to Apply

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.

Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than January 27, 2023 and send application through post (snail mail).

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, 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.