KEMRI ICT Intern Career Opportunity in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington is conducting a research study at multiple sites in Kenya.

As part of the international mission of the University of Washington to transfer technology and build capacity, a rotational fixed duration work/study (internship) position has been established in the research study and recruitment is currently underway.

This project invites application for the following position:

ICT Intern

Basic Qualification

At a minimum, the application should be an advanced student currently enrolled in a computing technology course in at least a 2-year course but preferably a 4-year course.

Specifically, the student should have basic training and proficiency in:

* Basic Networking
* Microsoft Server 2003 & 2008
* Microsoft Access 2007
* Microsoft Office 2007 Suite
* Strong skills in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
* Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista Pro)
* Exposure to any UNIX based Operating System is desired but not required.

Duration

* The internship will run for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 4 months.

Remuneration

This position has a fixed monthly stipend of Ksh. 5,000 per month for a time commitment of 25 hours per week (equivalent to 5 hours every day Monday to Friday).

Work Details

Working under the direct supervision of the Systems Administrator, the ICT intern will be responsible for general maintenance of defined computer equipment and for the resolution of identified technical problems, as well as undertaking general tasks which will promote the use of ICT across the research activities. The ICT intern’s job responsibilities will spread across ICT and Data support.

Ensure that you use the title ‘ICT intern Application’ as the subject of the email.

To Apply, fill out this form, https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEdPODQ4SjMwaVliek9jQkxGdzZlR0E6MQ , and send your applications to the Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com

The application deadline for all the positions is Friday 11th February, 2011, 5:00 p.m