Administrative Internship at KEMRI

The Kenya Medical Research Institute 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.

Administrative Intern

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

Minimum qualifications:

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

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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