Cholera Control Internship at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reports to: Study PI

The interns will be trained on:

•  Collection of suspected cholera samples
• Data collection from households
• Collection of environmental samples (water, effluent, sewerage)
• Processing and laboratory analysis of the samples and pathogen identification
• Data entry and basic data analysis

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology).

In addition, the applicants must:

• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age; and
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct.

Personal Attributes

•  Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
•  Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
• A person of integrity
• Should possess strong analytical skills
• Must be computer literate
• Must be a team player.

The Internship programme will be for twelve (12) months.

Please Note

A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/= will be given without any other benefits.

•  Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover
•  The project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.