Healthcare Internship Opportunities at Ministry of Health
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Ministry of Health – Internship Vacancies
Category: Government / Public Service / Healthcare Posted: 26th June 2026 Deadline: Not specified
Open Jobs
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Medical Officer Interns – 875 Posts
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Dental Officer Interns – 69 Posts
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Pharmacy Officer Interns – 615 Posts
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BSc Nursing Officer Interns – 2,000 Posts
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BSc Clinical Officer Interns – 705 Posts
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Clinical Officer Interns (Diploma) – 2,096 Posts
Minimum Requirements (Likely)
Applicants should:
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Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s or Diploma depending on the role).
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Possess valid professional licenses and registration with relevant Kenyan regulatory bodies (e.g., Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, Nursing Council of Kenya, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Clinical Officers Council).
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Be recent graduates seeking internship opportunities in healthcare service delivery.
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Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and patient‑care skills.
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Be familiar with hospital systems, clinical practice, and compliance standards.
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Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with the Ministry of Health’s mission of providing equitable, affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all Kenyans.
Role‑specific expectations:
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Medical & Dental Interns: Deliver patient care, diagnostics, and treatment under supervision.
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Pharmacy Interns: Support dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
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Nursing Interns: Provide frontline patient care, monitoring, and emergency response.
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Clinical Officer Interns (Degree & Diploma): Assist in diagnosis, treatment, and community health services.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs, academic transcripts, and supporting documents, clearly indicating the specific internship program applied for, in line with Ministry of Health application guidelines.
All eligible pre-interns are required to collect their internship offer letters in person on Monday, 29th June, 2026, at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi from 9.00 a.m.
Please note that the offer letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card.
HON. ADEN DUALE, EGH CABINET SECRETARY
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