Internship Opportunities at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day office administrative and operational activities
• Filing, organization, archiving, and retrieval of study documents and administrative records
• Preparation, photocopying, printing, scanning, and distribution of study materials and documents
• Scheduling of meetings, trainings, field activities, and appointments
• Preparation of meeting materials, attendance lists, and meeting minutes
• Maintenance of office records, inventory logs, and administrative trackers
• Coordination of office supplies, stationery, and other administrative consumables

Vacancy Requirements:

• Must have graduated with Bachelor’s Degree training in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Procurement, Project Management, Office Administration, or related field    Mandatory
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications    Mandatory
• Basic understanding of office administration and records management    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and work within a research environment    Mandatory
• Good organizational and record management skills    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy    Mandatory
• Good communication and interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism    Mandatory
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and take guidance    Mandatory
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines    Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the accurate entry of study data into electronic databases and data capture system
• Supporting verification of data completeness, consistency, and accuracy in study records and Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assisting in routine data cleaning, validation checks, and identification of discrepancies
• Supporting the tracking and resolution of missing or incomplete study data
• Assisting in filing, organizing, archiving, and retrieval of study documents and records
• Supporting the maintenance of participant records, data logs, trackers, and accountability forms

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree training in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Records, Statistics, Data Science related field    Mandatory
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment    Mandatory
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications    Mandatory
• Basic understanding of data entry and record management procedures    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and work within a research environment    Mandatory
• Good organizational and record management skills    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy    Mandatory
• Good communication and interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism    Mandatory
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and take guidance    Mandatory
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines    Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reception, labeling, processing, storage, and transport of biological specimens according to study protocols and SOPs
• Support preparation of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials required for daily laboratory activities
• Assist in performing routine laboratory procedures, point-of-care diagnostic tests, centrifugation, liquating, and packaging of study specimens under supervision
• Maintain accurate specimen logs, laboratory forms, study documentation, and support laboratory data entry and verification
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, storage conditions, temperature monitoring, and cold chain management of study samples
• Support cleaning, organization, maintenance, routine equipment checks, calibration, and inventory management of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper segregation, handling, and disposal of laboratory waste in compliance with biosafety guidelines
• Adhere to GCLP, GCP, SOPs, study protocols, confidentiality standards, and participate in trainings, mentorship, and quality improvement activities

Vacancy Requirements:

• Must have graduated with Bachelor’s Degree training in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field    Mandatory
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment    Mandatory
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and biosafety practices    Mandatory
• Computer literacy and basic data entry skills    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and work within a clinical research environment    Mandatory
• Good organizational and record management skills    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy    Mandatory
• Good communication and interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism    Mandatory
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and take guidance    Mandatory
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines    Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory