Laboratory at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy NO. CGHR/361/06/23

• 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 planned 6 months (non-renewable) internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them to have a competitive edge in their job search.
• CGHR HIV-Research Division Kisumu has an internship opportunity in the following field;
  • Position: Laboratory -2 position
  • Location: Kisumu County
  • Reports to: Laboratory supervisor

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer application;

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 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.

Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100, Kisumu so as to reach him/her not later than July 3, 2023.