Organizational Profile
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a technical support organization for member church health facilities, universities and Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). It was registered as an Association in 1946 with a core mandate of advancing the critical role of the Church in healthcare, health education and healing. In 2023, the CHAK Business Services Limited (CBSL), a social enterprise founded to drive business solutions to deliver value and generate resources for the communities’ wellbeing was established. The CBSL focuses on diversifying revenue streams for CHAK and contributing to sustainable development across various sectors.  

CHAK’s vision is Quality Healthcare for all to the Glory of God.  

Job Summary
The position holder is responsible for supporting and implementing planned activities and strengthening service delivery systems under the Bread for the World project. The role aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and by enhancing the skills and competencies of healthcare providers and CHPs across supported health facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and supportive supervision and mentorship on RMNCAH/FP to all project sites.
• Contribute to the development of localized strategies for integration of RMNCAH with primary health care and into universal health coverage to improve mother and child health outcomes.
• Ensure that evidence-based high impact RMNCAH interventions are adopted and tracked throughout the project supported facilities and communities to improve the overall service delivery at the facility but more specifically the RMNCAH/FP intervention areas.
• Provide RMNCAH technical assistance to CHAK Program projects to support technical excellence, data capture, analysis and reporting of lessons learned.
• Support regular analysis of all RMNCAH programs and approaches to address integration, quality assurance and scale up of service delivery within the supported MHUs.
• Participate in knowledge management, scientific and technical leadership efforts to document impact of RMNCAH interventions, capture and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Actively participate in county level technical working groups, capacity building and advocacy forums to ensure integration of CHAK RMNCAH activities in the county.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the County Health Management Teams, local Implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Compile and make regular project performance monitoring reports of the planned BFTW activities.
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by your supervisor that is within the scope and nature of the position.
• Organize targeted community mobilization and awareness sessions including household visits to ensure uptake of RMNCAH services and ensure targets are met in the targeted facilities.
• Engage community members, adolescents and youths and ensure their RMNCAH service delivery gaps/challenges are identified and addressed to increase uptake.
• Support CHVs to organize community dialogue sessions with local leaders, cultural leaders, TBAs youth to address barriers to RMNCAH services uptake.
• Support in the identification and segmentation of community groups for targeted behavior change interventions.
• Collaborate with other demand creation agents including TBAs, religious leaders and community champions to promote demand for RMNCAH services.
• Organize and facilitate trainings for various facility and community groups to facilitate demand for products and make the products accessible to the consumers.
• Support in monitoring and evaluation of project activities to ensure quality and compliance to standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project.
• Support in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.
• Support in documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt.
• Support in day-to-day management of activity budgets including processing field imprests and other financial transactions.
• Ensure timely accounting for the use of project resources by stakeholders and communities in liaison with finance teams.
• Participate in writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.

Qualifications and Experience

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Post graduate Diploma in obstetrics and gynecology or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Holder of a Certificate of Registration from a relevant Professional Council
• Holder of a Valid Practice License from a relevant Professional Council

Experience

• Minimum five years’ experience working in RMNCAH programs, with experience in demonstrable implementation of community and facility based RMNCAH.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Computer literacy
• Project management skills
• Resource mobilization and proposal development skills
• Conflict resolution and meditation skills
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Integrity

Application Procedure

Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.

Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi

In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 12th March 2026

Job Summary
The Program Lead will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the PEP Medical Training Colleges （MTCs） anchorage phase program in Kenya. This role ensures effective delivery of work packages, coordination among partners, risk management, and compliance with donor requirements. The Program Lead will serve as the central point of accountability for program execution, communication, and reporting, ensuring alignment with the vision of strengthening institutional capacity for cardiometabolic disease （CMD） education and research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management and Delivery

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of all program work packages.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes as outlined in the project’s Theory of Change and Results Framework.
• Oversee integration of CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs across MTCs.
• Coordinate establishment and operationalization of Centers of Excellence （COEs）.

2. Partner Communication and Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref Health Africa, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular partner meetings, ensuring transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.
• Strengthen national, regional, and global collaboration networks.

3. Risk Management and Control

• Identify, assess, and monitor program risks in line with the Risk Matrix and Mitigation Measures.
• Implement proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, national policies, and institutional regulations.

4. Reporting and Accountability

• Prepare and submit timely progress reports, financial updates, and donor-required documentation.
• Ensure adherence to the Reporting Framework and Responsibility Assignment Matrix （RAM）.
• Provide evidence-based updates to the Steering Committee and Novo Nordisk Foundation.

5. Overall Project Coordination

• Lead the Project Management Unit （PMU） in day-to-day operations.
• Align program activities with national health and education priorities.
• Ensure gender equity, inclusion, and sustainability are embedded across all program components.
• Foster a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge sharing within MTCs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, Health Economics and Policy, Health Systems Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, workforce development, or program management.
• Proven track record in donor-funded project leadership, preferably in NCDs or CMD-related initiatives.
• Strong expertise in results-based management, monitoring & evaluation, and risk control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-partner initiatives across diverse national contexts.

Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex health objectives into actionable outputs.
• Gender-responsive and equity-focused leadership.
• Proficiency in digital and blended learning approaches.
• High-level reporting and donor communication skills

Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of work packages and milestones.
• Effective partner coordination and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Risk mitigation effectiveness and compliance with donor requirements.
• Quality and timeliness of reports submitted.
• Evidence of strengthened CMD education, research, and advocacy capacity in MTCs

Application Procedure

Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.

Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi

In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 27th February 2026

Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer will provide technical leadership in curriculum development, medical pedagogy, and simulation-based learning within CHAK Medical Training Colleges （MTCs）. This role is central to institutionalizing innovative teaching methods, strengthening faculty capacity, and embedding competency-based education that equips frontline health professionals with skills to prevent and manage cardiometabolic diseases （CMDs）.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Development

• Support design, review, and integration of inclusive CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs.
• Ensure curricula reflect competency-based education principles and align with national health priorities and regulatory frameworks.
• Incorporate gender-responsive content, equity-focused modules, and locally relevant case studies

2. Medical Pedagogy Institutionalization

• Institutionalize modern medical pedagogy across CHAK MTCs, embedding innovative teaching approaches.
• Build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy, online blended learning, and inclusive teaching methods.
• Promote experiential learning and culturally responsive mentorship practices.

3. Simulation-Based Learning

• Lead the integration of simulation-based education into MTC training programs.
• Oversee acquisition, adaptation, and utilization of simulation tools and facilities.
• Train faculty and students in simulation methodologies to enhance practical skills and clinical readiness.

4. Capacity Strengthening

• Mentor faculty in curriculum design, pedagogy, and simulation techniques.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.
• Support continuous professional development for educators and clinical preceptors.

5. Collaboration and Advocacy

• Work closely with CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya to harmonize curriculum and pedagogy reforms.
• Advocate for increased investment in simulation infrastructure and innovative teaching methods.
• Represent CHAK MTCs in national and regional forums on medical education and pedagogy.

6. Monitoring and Reporting

• Track progress of curriculum reforms and simulation integration against program indicators.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies for dissemination.
• Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in medical education, Curriculum Development, Public Health, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum design, medical pedagogy, or simulation-based education.
• Work experience as a tutor in medical training colleges.
• Proven expertise in competency-based education and faculty development.
• Strong understanding of CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
• Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.

Competencies

• Curriculum design and pedagogical expertise.
• Simulation-based education leadership.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Gender-responsive and equity-focused approach.
• Ability to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Performance Indicators

• Number of curricula revised and integrated with CMD content.
• Adoption of simulation-based learning across CHAK MTCs.
• Increased faculty capacity in medical pedagogy and innovative teaching methods.
• Evidence of institutionalization of competency-based education.
• Documented advocacy outcomes for investment in CMD education and simulation infrastructure.

Application Procedure

Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.

Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi

In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 27th February 2026

Job Summary
The Program Officer will support the educational and implementation research agenda of the PEP MTCs program and lead advocacy efforts at the institutional level. The role focuses on strengthening research processes, promoting innovative teaching methods, and mobilizing increased investment in cardiometabolic disease (CMD) education and research within CHAK Medical Training Colleges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Education and Implementation Research Support

• Assist in designing and conducting CMD-focused educational and implementation research projects.
• Support faculty and student engagement in research activities, ensuring inclusivity and gender responsiveness.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of research findings to inform institutional teaching policies and national CMD strategies.

2. Advocacy at MTCs Level

• Lead advocacy initiatives within CHAK MTCs to adopt innovative teaching methods such as digital, blended, and simulation-based learning.
• Promote increased institutional investment in CMD education and research.
• Engage with CHAK MTC leadership, faculty, and students to build support for curriculum reforms and innovative pedagogy.

3. Capacity Building

• Support training workshops and mentorship programs to strengthen faculty and student research capacity.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to embed a culture of evidence-based advocacy within MTCs.

4. Collaboration & Networking

• Work closely with partners (CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya) to align research and advocacy priorities.
• Strengthen collaboration across CHAK MTCs to ensure consistent adoption of innovative teaching practices.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• Track progress of research and advocacy initiatives at the institutional level.
• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for inclusion in program documentation.
• Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, Education, Research Methods, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in medical related fields such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine, laboratory science
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in education research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening.
• Familiarity with CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
• Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.

Competencies

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Advocacy and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of innovative teaching methods and digital pedagogy.
• Gender-responsive and equity-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Performance Indicators

• Number of research projects supported and disseminated.
• Adoption of innovative teaching methods across MTCs.
• Increased institutional investment in CMD education and research.
• Evidence of advocacy influence at MTC leadership level.
• Strengthened research capacity among faculty and students.

Application Procedure

Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.

Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi

In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 27th February 2026