Research Interns - 2 Posts

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research.

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https://www.kemri.org/

Research Interns - 2 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adhering to good clinical practice within a research environment
  • Developing standard operating procedures related to research studies
  • Collecting data and managing study participants
  • Obtaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and handling study data in accordance with ethical standards
  • Performing any additional duties assigned to support project operations

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Community Health Nursing and midwifery, Diploma in community health and development, Diploma in Nutrition, social work or related fields    Mandatory
  • One to five (1- 5) years of post-college graduation    Mandatory
  •  Willing to live and work in Migori    Mandatory
  • Passionate about maternal and child health and community health    Mandatory
  • Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in research in human subjects    Mandatory
  • Should be willing to gain research skills while being mentored together with other interns in the project.    Mandatory
  • Nurses MUST have a valid practicing license and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age.    Mandatory
  • Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate.    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct.    Mandatory
  • The Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.    Mandatory
  • Analytical and report writing skills    Mandatory
  • Interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
  • Presentation skills    Mandatory
  • Good team player    Mandatory

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00950?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 10 May-2026

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