Murang’a County Government Internship Opportunities

The Murang’a County Government Internship Programme provides recent graduates and diploma holders with practical work experience in county departments. The programme is managed by the Murang’a County Public Service Board (MCPSB) and aims to equip young professionals with hands-on skills, improve employability, and support service delivery across the county.

Internship opportunities are advertised throughout the year depending on departmental staffing needs. Successful interns are deployed in health, engineering, ICT, finance, education, administration, and other county departments. Applications are made online through the Murang’a County Public Service Board recruitment portal.

Current Murang’a County Government Internship Vacancies

Based on recent and recurring internship advertisements by the Murang’a County Government, opportunities include:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist Intern
• Registered Clinical Officer Intern
• Clinical Officer (Ophthalmology) Intern
• Registered Nurse Intern
• Pharmaceutical Technologist Intern
• Radiographer Intern
• Occupational Therapist Intern
• Physiotherapist Intern
• Mortician Intern
• Software Engineer Intern
• Civil Engineer Intern
• Accountant Intern
• General Intern
• ECDE Caregiver Intern
• Information and Public Communication Intern
• Medical Officer Intern

The number of available positions varies with each recruitment exercise. For example, recent advertisements have included 10 Medical Laboratory Technologist Intern positions and several other internship opportunities across technical and administrative departments.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants are typically required to:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be aged 35 years or below.
• Be an unemployed graduate or diploma holder.
• Have completed studies within the last five years.
• Possess the academic qualifications required for the specific internship.
• Be computer literate where applicable.
• Have registration with the relevant professional body for regulated professions.
• Not have previously participated in a similar government internship programme.

Benefits of the Internship Programme

Successful interns can expect to:

• Gain practical work experience.
• Work alongside experienced county professionals.
• Improve their employability.
• Build professional networks.
• Develop technical and leadership skills.
• Receive exposure to public service operations.

Some internship positions may offer a monthly stipend as specified in the advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the Murang’a County Government careers page.
2. Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Upload all required academic and professional documents.
5. Submit the application before the stated deadline.

Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next stage of recruitment.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• National ID or Passport
• Updated CV
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Professional registration certificate (where applicable)
• Internship licence (for regulated professions if required)
• Testimonials and other supporting documents

Application Tips

• Submit your application before the deadline.
• Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and certified where required.
• Tailor your CV to match the internship position.
• Use an active email address and mobile number.
• Verify that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

Where to Find New Internship Vacancies

Murang’a County Government regularly publishes internship opportunities through:

• The official Murang’a County Government careers portal.
• The Murang’a County Public Service Board recruitment portal.
• National newspapers during major recruitment exercises.

Candidates should monitor these platforms regularly for the latest internship openings and application deadlines.