The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation in Kenya that was established in 1979 to promote and enable contributions to health research and development. In addition to its mandate to conduct health, biomedical, and public health research, KEMRI occasionally announces various career opportunities, including attachments and internships, for which all Kenyans can apply.
Good news: starting February 2025, KEMRI has announced various internship positions in its various branches in the country, calling all Kenyans to apply before 25th February 2025 by 5.00 p.m.
Therefore, if you want to join the KEMRI personnel or have wanted to, you should ensure that you know how to go through the application process. There are also requirements to be met that you should consider, and this article will cover it all for you.
KEMRI Internship Vacancies
The purpose of the internships offered by KEMRI is to enhance employability by ensuring that the interns can gain practical experience during the entire internship period. The program is open to all Kenyans with Bachelor and Diploma certificates, as shown in the table below:
| No. | Area of Specialization | Location | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Science Biochemistry/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry | Nairobi | 3 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Biomedical Sciences/Bioengineering | Nairobi | 3 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science Biostatistics/Statistics | Nairobi | 2 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences/Parasitology/Entomology/Applied Biology/Zoology | Nairobi | 3 |
| 5 | BSc. Medical Microbiology/Microbiology/Mycology | Nairobi | 3 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences | Nairobi | 2 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science Occupational Safety and Health/Public Health/Environmental Studies | Nairobi | 1 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | Nairobi | 3 |
| 9 | BSc Forensic Science | Nairobi | 2 |
| 10 | Bachelor of Science Botanical Sciences/Taxonomy | Nairobi | 1 |
| 11 | BA. Sociology/BSc. Public Health | Nairobi | 2 |
| 12 | Bachelor of Science Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics | Nairobi | 1 |
| 13 | Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics | Nairobi | 1 |
| 14 | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering | Nairobi | 2 |
| 15 | Bachelor’s in Mass Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with a bias in digital communication | Nairobi | 1 |
| 16 | Bachelor Degree in Marketing/Digital Marketing | Nairobi | 4 |
| 17 | Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration | Nairobi | 2 |
| 18 | Bachelors in Project Planning and Management/Operations Management/Health Systems management/Monitoring and Evaluation | Nairobi | 1 |
| 19 | Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Public Policy/Project Planning & Management/Strategic Management | Nairobi | 1 |
| 20 | Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management | Nairobi | 1 |
| 21 | Bachelor of Laws having completed pupilage/awaiting admission to the bar | Nairobi | 2 |
| 22 | Bachelor in Business Management/BCOM /Science/ Human Resource Option | Nairobi | 1 |
| 23 | Degree – Knowledge Management or Social Sciences | Nairobi | 1 |
| 24 | BSc. Library Science/Information Science | Nairobi | 1 |
| 25 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Option, Plant Mechanics, Boiler Operations | Nairobi | 2 |
| 26 | Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering | Nairobi | 1 |
| 27 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | Nairobi | 2 |
| 28 | Diploma in Applied Biology | Nairobi | 2 |
| 29 | Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology | Nairobi | 1 |
| 30 | Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | Nairobi | 2 |
| 31 | Diploma/Certificate in Animal Health/Animal Science/Animal Husbandry | Nairobi | 1 |
| 32 | Diploma in Business Management/Administration | Nairobi | 1 |
| 33 | Diploma in Computer Science or ICT/IT | Nairobi | 1 |
| 34 | Diploma/Certificate in Plumbing | Nairobi | 1 |
| 35 | Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration | Nairobi | 1 |
| 36 | Diploma in Criminology/Security Management | Nairobi | 1 |
| 37 | Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Procurement | Nairobi | 1 |
| 38 | Diploma in Food Management | Nairobi | 1 |
| 39 | Diploma in Journalism | Nairobi | 1 |
| 40 | Certificate/Diploma in Catering and Accommodation or Food and Beverage | Nairobi | 1 |
| 41 | BSc. Biochemistry/Biology/Biotechnology or any biological sciences | Kilifi | 2 |
| 42 | Degree in Medical laboratory | Kilifi | 1 |
| 43 | Degree in ICT/IT | Kilifi | 1 |
| 44 | Diploma in Nursing | Kilifi | 1 |
| 45 | BSc in Biomedical Sciences or its equivalent qualifications | Kwale | 1 |
| 46 | Diploma in Business Management | Kwale | 1 |
| 47 | Craft Certificate in Plumbing | Kwale | 1 |
| 48 | Degree in Procurement or Business Management(Supply Chain Option) | Kirinyaga | 1 |
| 49 | Diploma Business administration/Business management/Strategic Management | Kirinyaga | 1 |
| 50 | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Busia | 1 |
| 51 | Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences | Busia | 1 |
| 52 | Diploma in Applied Biology | Busia | 1 |
| 53 | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification. | Busia | 1 |
| 54 | BSc Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences or Science related course | Kisumu | 2 |
| 55 | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification. | Kisumu | 1 |
| 56 | Bachelors in Human Resource Management | Kisumu | 1 |
| 57 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science | Kisumu | 1 |
| 58 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Option, Plant Mechanics, Boiler Operations | Kisumu | 1 |
| 59 | Diploma in ICT or IT | Kisumu | 1 |
| 60 | BSc. Microbiology | Mandera | 1 |
| 61 | Diploma Medical Laboratory | Mandera | 1 |
| 62 | BSc. Public Health | Mandera | 1 |
| 63 | Diploma in Computer Engineering | Eldoret | 1 |
| 64 | Degree in Social Work | Eldoret | 1 |
| 65 | Degree in Sales and Marketing | Eldoret | 1 |
| 66 | Degree in Clinical Medicine | Kericho | 1 |
| 67 | Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology | Kericho | 1 |
| 68 | Degree in Procurement or Business management(Supply Chain Option) | Kericho | 1 |
What Are the Requirements for a KEMRI Internship?
While it is easy to apply for the various advertised internship positions at KEMRI, all candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to be shortlisted for the interview process. Below is what you want to keep into account or ensure you have:
- You must have all the required certificates in your area of specialization, ie, Bachelor’s degree or Diploma
- You Must be a Kenya Citizen with a valid National ID
- You must be a Kenyan Youth below the age of 30 Years.
- You must have no criminal record, and thus, a certificate of Good conduct is necessary.
- You Should not have undertaken any other internship or gained workplace experience related to your study area since graduating.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, all applicants should ensure that they have interpersonal, communication, and strong analytical skills, as well as be goal-oriented, a person of integrity, and computer literate.
How to apply for KEMRI internships
The only challenge with applying for various advertised positions with KEMRI is meeting the legal requirements. Still, after that, you can easily apply for the job you want through the KEMRI Career portal. The Process to follow is as follows:
- Visit the office KEMRI KEMRI E-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/identity/account/Register and proceed to create an account.
- After verifying your details, proceed to log in and access the vacancy announcement tab
- Proceed to fill out the application form and provide all the required details, including your personal information, educational background, and more.
- You will also be required to upload the necessary documents and follow the rest of the prompts to submit your application.
After you submit your application, it will undergo an extensive shortlist process. If you are selected, you will be contacted for the next steps of the recruitment process, which basically involves an interview.
Note
If you are able to get an internship with KEMRI, you should be aware that the program does not guarantee employment after completion. On the bright side, KEMRI pays you a monthly stipend of Ksh 25,000 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree and Ksh 15,00 if you hold a diploma. However, providing false information or documents can lead to automatic disqualification or jail. The application is open to all Kenyans, including persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a KEMRI internship, the application form is out, and all Kenyans are encouraged to apply irrespective of their background. You should make haste to apply during the application period, which has a strict deadline before 25 February 2025. Late applications after this date will not be considered.
