Ministry of Health announces 6,360 internship posts for Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacists & more. Collect offer letters at Afya House by 29 June 2026.
Ministry of Health Announces 6,360 Internship Posts for 2026/2027 Cohort; How to Apply
The Ministry of Health has finalized preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 Internship Cohort, with a total of 6,360 interns set to be posted across various healthcare facilities nationwide. The 12-month internship programme will commence on 1st July 2026.
The 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 has released the full breakdown of positions available across various healthcare professional categories.
Internship Positions
Clinical Officer Interns (Diploma) – 2,096 Posts
BSc Nursing Officer Interns – 2,000 Posts
Medical Officer Interns – 875 Posts
BSc Clinical Officer Interns – 705 Posts
Pharmacy Officer Interns – 615 Posts
Dental Officer Interns – 69 Posts
Total – 6,360 Posts
How to Collect Offer Letters
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.
Important Requirements
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Offer letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card
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Collection is in person only
About the Internship
The Ministry of Health’s mandate includes health policy formulation, health regulation, and national referral services. The internship programme is designed to build a progressive, responsive, and sustainable healthcare system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health for all Kenyans.
The vision of the Ministry is a healthy, productive, and globally competitive nation. The mission is to build a progressive, responsive, and sustainable healthcare system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health for all Kenyans. The goal is attaining equitable, affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all.
Faqs
How many internship positions are available?
A total of 6,360 internship positions are available across six healthcare professional categories.
When does the internship programme start?
The 12-month internship programme commences on 1st July 2026.
Where do I collect my offer letter?
Offer letters must be collected in person at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi.
What do I need to bring for collection?
A valid National Identity Card is required to collect the offer letter.
When should I collect the offer letter?
All eligible pre-interns should collect their letters on Monday, 29th June 2026, from 9.00 a.m.
Who announced this internship programme?
The announcement was made by Hon. Aden Duale, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Health.
Official Resources
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Ministry of Health Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi
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Valid National ID required for letter collection
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Collection date: 29th June 2026 from 9.00 a.m.
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Source: Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Health announces 6,360 internship posts for Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacists & more. Collect offer letters at Afya House by 29 June 2026.
