The KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme is an internationally renowned health research programme that is committed to research capacity development in the East African Region. Research internships provide an opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in a dynamic research environment by working with senior scientific staff in on-going research activities. The internship gives young graduates an opportunity to decide if they would like to take up research as a career. Several internships commencing in January 2013 are available at our Nairobi and Kilifi sites.
Applications are invited from graduates of the subjects below who either completed their Bachelors degree within the last two years (2010 & 2011) or will have completed their course by December 2012.Biological Sciences (e.g. zoology, biochemistry),Health Sciences (e.g. medicine, pharmacy and nursing),Social Sciences, AnthropologyGeography, EconomicsMathematics, Statistics, ICTApplicants should have achieved or expect to achieve a first class or upper second degree.
The internships are limited to 6 months duration and are nonrenewable.
A monthly stipend of KSh. 39, 913 will be provided.
Candidates will be selected through a two stage process. Closing dates for application for the first stage of selection is 12th of September 2012.
Only online applications will be accepted.

HR Internship

2 Positions

Location: Nairobi

Flexi Personnel is a fast growing specialized recruitment agency providing personnel on a permanent, temporary or contract basis.

Aware of the need to offer college graduates an internship opportunity to enable them put into practice what they learnt in class, as they seek entry into the job market, we will be providing internship positions to two candidates every quarter.

Positions open to Diploma holders only.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the various departments with their recruitment needs. Supporting in the short listing of candidates for various rolesSupporting the daily maintenance of the job seekers database, both manual and electronic. Responding to incoming telephone enquiries Any other HR duties assignedQualification and candidate profile
A HR Diploma from a recognized institution. (University graduates must not apply)Strong administration and organizational skills. An interest in working with people. The ability to work as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a highly confidential environmentAbility to work effectively under pressure.Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their CV ONLY and a one page application letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by 3rd December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme is an internationally renowned health research programme that is committed to research capacity development in the East African Region.

Research internships provide an opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in a dynamic research environment by working with senior scientific staff in on-going research activities.

The internship gives young graduates an opportunity to decide if they would like to take up research as a career.

Several internships commencing in January 2012 are available at our Nairobi and Kilifi sites.

Applications are invited from graduates of the subjects below who either completed their Bachelors degree within the last two years (2009 & 2010) or will have completed their course by December 2011.

Biological Sciences (e.g. zoology, biochemistry),Health Sciences (e.g. medicine, pharmacy and nursing),Social Sciences, AnthropologyGeography, EconomicsMathematics, Statistics, ICTApplicants should have achieved or expect to achieve a first class or upper second degree.

The internships are limited to 6 months duration and are non-renewable.

A monthly stipend of KSh. 38, 783 will be provided.

Candidates will be selected through a two stage process.

Closing dates for application for the first stage of selection is 7th of September 2011.

For further information and application, candidates should visit the internship portal on our website at http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/internships

Only online applications will be accepted.

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Starting with a 10 week expedition in Kenya, East Africa to develop your skills in the classroom and community relations this 6, 9 or 12 month Internship provides applicants with practical experience and professional qualifications. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 3, 6 or 9 months. During this phase you will undertake GVI’s Introduction to TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) , and Emergency First Response first aid courses. Additional 2 week training includes an online TEFL qualification, Swahili Language and Culture course with options to undertake Emergency First Response Instructor qualification and PADI scuba diving courses. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the internship, successful interns may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills And Qualifications Received:

GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills.

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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Company: Focus Cabs Services Limited
Position: IT Internship Kenya.

Assist in the dissemination and maintenance of company information/ database
Maintaining logs or archives of information, such as computer related logs, trouble tickets, directories,
website publications, registries, data warehouses, reports, etc;
Administering user access to systems and databases, monitor system and application usage;
Assisting in resolution of problems by monitoring inboxes and responding to queries, identifying and forwarding issues to the appropriate person;
Maintaining web pages, electronic documents, statistical databases; maintain Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) applications and procedures and provide support to IKM users;
Training and support of users of technology and systems, such as audio/videoconferences, meetings, databases, registries, networks, etc;
Monitoring fleet management and tracking software
Client/Server network administration. Job Requirements and Competencies:Post Secondary student in information technology
Proficiency in Computer Hardware
Proficiency in Computer Networking
Proficiency in Various Computer Applications
Server administration and maintenance
Attention to detail and good interpreting skills

If you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter, detailed CV with reliable telephone contacts and copies of the above mentioned documents before 20th August, 2011 to:

The Human Resources Manager
Focus Cabs Services Limited,
P O Box 4999-00506
Nairobi

NB/ You can also drop your relevant documents at our Nairobi offices at Baricho Plaza, Off Baricho Road 2nd Floor.