2026/2027 Internship Cohort (6360 Positions) at Ministry of Health
MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA
PRESS RELEASE: 26TH JUNE, 2026
POSTING OF THE 2026/2027 INTERNSHIP COHORT FOR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform Healthcare
Professional Pre-Interns, stakeholders, and the general public that
preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 Internship Cohort have been
finalized.
In line with the Ministry’s mandate to ensure the
availability of a skilled and competent health workforce, this internship
programme is a critical step in equipping pre-interns with the hands-on
experience necessary to deliver quality and responsive healthcare services to
the people of Kenya.
The Ministry is pleased to announce that a total of 6,360
interns will be posted across various healthcare facilities in the
country to commence their 12-month Internship Programme effective 1st
July 2026.
The cadres of interns to be posted are as follows:
|
S/NO |
CADRE |
NUMBER |
|
1. |
Medical
Officer Interns |
875 |
|
2. |
Dental Officer Interns |
69 |
|
3. |
Pharmacy
Officer Interns |
615 |
|
4. |
BSc Nursing Officer Interns |
2,000 |
|
5. |
BSc
Clinical Officer Interns |
705 |
|
6. |
Clinical Officer Interns (Diploma) |
2,096 |
|
TOTAL |
6,360 |
How to Apply
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