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Talent Acquisition Officer at Amref Health Africa

Job Purpose

Amref Health Africa is establishing a Temporary Recruiters Roster to strengthen our talent acquisition capacity during periods of high recruitment demand or special projects. This roster will consist of pre-qualified recruitment professionals who can be rapidly engaged to support both the Headquarters and Kenya Country Office, and occasionally other Amref country offices, on a temporary or project basis.

The Temporary Recruiters Roster is designed to ensure Amref can respond quickly to surge recruitment needs by engaging experienced recruiters already familiar with our processes and standards. Selected professionals will be added to the roster for a period of 12 months and may be called upon to support short-term assignments when required.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Execution

• Support the development and review of job descriptions for surge roles.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from job posting and sourcing to interview coordination and background checks.
• Support high-volume and surge recruitments across Amref’s offices, ensuring timely turnaround and candidate experience excellence.
• Screen and shortlist qualified candidates based on defined role requirements and competencies.

2. Talent Sourcing

• Use multiple sourcing methods, including social media, job boards, and networks, to identify top talent.
• Promote Amref’s employer brand and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment activities.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and align recruitment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with candidates, ensuring transparency and a positive recruitment experience.
• Collaborate with HR teams at HQ and country offices to ensure compliance with Amref’s recruitment standards and practices.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide timely reports on recruitment progress and insights to the Talent Acquisition team.

5. Staff Onboarding

• Coordinate timely background checks and pre-employment documentation for successful candidates.
• Support contract preparation and ensure smooth transition for onboarding.
• Collaborate with the HR Operations team to ensure orientation and onboarding logistics are well managed for new hires.

6. Other Duties

• Participate in team meetings and progress updates.
• Support documentation of lessons learned and recommendations to strengthen future surge recruitment processes.
• Undertake any additional duties related to recruitment as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in an international or NGO setting.
• Experience managing multiple recruitments simultaneously and working under tight timelines.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and digital recruitment tools.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Core Competencies

• Results-Oriented: Focuses on achieving recruitment targets efficiently.
• Client Service Mindset: Anticipates and meets the needs of hiring managers and candidates.
• Agility: Thrives in dynamic and fast-paced recruitment contexts.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within multicultural teams and promotes knowledge sharing.
• Technology Savvy: Leverages digital tools to enhance talent acquisition processes.
• Coordination: Demonstrates strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Integrity: Acts with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Quality Orientation: Maintains high standards in every stage of recruitment.
• Lateral Thinking: Applies creative approaches to sourcing and problem-solving.
• Resilience: Maintains focus under pressure and adapts to shifting priorities.
• Drive: Takes initiative and ownership of results.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV and cover letter) by 21st November 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Communications Associate at Amref Kenya

OVERVIEW OF AMREF KENYA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

The Communication Department plays a vital role in promoting the organisation’s mission and programs. It focuses on strategic communication, public engagement, and media relations to position Amref as a leader in health development in Africa. The key functions of the department include strategic communications, managing media relations, providing event support, knowledge management, and advocacy to influence policy. The department aims to strengthen impact communication by leveraging evidence-based storytelling, strategic stakeholder engagement, and intensifying digital reach through the organisation’s website, which serves as the primary digital gateway for amplifying impacts, among other media platforms.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Communications Associate will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-impact transformation of the content and layout designs on the Amref Kenya website. Working closely with the Communications Manager and Digital Lead, the Assistant will ensure the site powerfully reflects Amref Kenya’s strategic focus and impact on primary healthcare systems and social determinants of health. This role will focus on curating, refining, and optimizing content to enhance the website’s value as a dynamic platform for showcasing Amref’s work, driving strategic engagements and strengthening partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Structuring

• Support in translating periodic program reports, data, research publications and articles into strategic multimedia interactive content for external communication on programmatic impacts.
• Support in curating existing website content to reflect the current strategy, mission, and pillars.
• Support in optimizing website architecture and themes to enhance clarity, navigation, and performance.

Visual Development

• Support in designing high-quality program-specific landing pages with relevant content, including project and thematic briefs.
• Improve headlines, metadata, image use, and all website copy to enhance consistency and engagement.

Visibility and Brand Awareness

• Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices, accessibility features, and metadata standards to the strategic content to improve the website’s visibility to key Amref stakeholders – current and potential.
• Maintain consistent brand identity and editorial standards, including visual quality and coherence across all content types.

Publishing Support and Performance Tracking

• Manage a shared publishing calendar with the Digital Lead to ensure real-time website updates.
• Monitor content engagement using website and AI analytics, and prepare monthly content performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital content curation and website management, familiarity in website content management systems including WordPress and Drupal, and basic SEO and accessibility principles.
• Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Figma, with the ability to adapt technical and health-related content for diverse digital audiences.
• Hands-on experience in communication for development or communication in the health and development sector is an added advantage.

Core Competences

• Strong storytelling and visual communication skills, with high attention to design detail.
• Ability to create content that aligns with organizational goals, working collaboratively and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret user data and content performance to inform strategy.

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Communications Intern at Amref Kenya

Job description

The Communication Department plays a vital role in promoting the organisation’s mission and programs. It focuses on strategic communication, public engagement, and media relations to position Amref as a leader in health development in Africa. The key functions of the department include strategic communications, managing media relations, providing event support, knowledge management, and advocacy to influence policy. The department aims to strengthen impact communication by leveraging evidence-based storytelling, strategic stakeholder engagement, and intensifying digital reach through the organisation’s website, which serves as the primary digital gateway for amplifying impacts, among other media platforms.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Communications Intern will play a vital role in supporting Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s communications and visibility efforts. Working closely with the Ag Communications Manager and the wider team, the intern will contribute to content development, knowledge management, and digital engagement to ensure Amref Kenya’s work is effectively communicated. This role will focus on creating, refining, and optimizing content across digital platforms and internal systems to enhance Amref’s strategic focus on primary health care, maternal and newborn health, and the social determinants of health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Development & Structuring

• Draft and edit communication materials, including articles, newsletters, social media posts, and web content.
• Translate technical reports, data, and research into accessible, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Assist in curating existing communication assets to align with Amref’s current strategy and Big Bets.

Knowledge Management & Documentation

• Support documentation of programmatic impact stories, briefs, and stakeholder updates.
• Assist in organizing and managing content repositories and archives for easy access.
• Collect and synthesize feedback to improve communication outputs.

Digital Media and Visibility

• Support execution of social media campaigns, monitoring engagement and analytics.
• Ensure consistent brand identity, editorial standards, and quality across digital platforms.
• Apply basic SEO and digital optimization principles to increase content visibility.

Event Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide communication and logistical support for internal and external events, webinars, and campaigns.
• Capture content (notes, photos, short updates) during events for timely dissemination.
• Assist in preparing post-event summaries and reports.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track content engagement using digital analytics tools and prepare short monthly insights.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of communication strategies based on data and feedback.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field (preferably a recent graduate).
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience (through internships, volunteer roles, or projects) in communications, social media, or knowledge management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CMS (e.g., WordPress), Canva, or basic design tools is an added advantage.
• Exposure to communications in the health and development sector is desirable.

CORE COMPETENCES

• Strong storytelling and writing skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to create content that aligns with organisational goals and adapts to shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with capacity to interpret basic engagement data to inform improvement.
• Proactive, organized, and a collaborative team player.

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National Advocacy Coordinator at Amref Kenya

Job Description

The National Advocacy Coordinator will lead policy advocacy work-planning, strategy development, and implementation by the partners (youth-led grassroots organizations) and lead policy advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, and learning capacity strengthening, formation of a youth Led coalition, spearhead Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE), and oversee relationships with Government agencies and partners at the country level. The role will focus on advancing tobacco control priorities in line with national, regional, and global frameworks, including the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). This role holder will report to the Regional Programme Lead – Youth In Action based in Amref Health Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Policy Advocacy, MEL and Technical support   

• Provide facilitation support and mentorship to youth-led organizations at the country level in developing effective Tobacco control  advocacy strategies and pursuing common advocacy goals and priorities
• Lead in the establishment of National youth-led coalitions, developing selection criteria and TORs and supporting the youth-led organizations to implement common advocacy priorities on tobacco control
• Support youth-led organizations in drafting policy briefs and policy submissions related to their advocacy strategies
• Support youth-led organizations and coalitions to develop a policy advocacy capacity strengthening plan
• Organize and facilitate trainings on advocacy and MEL to youth-led organizations and coalitions
• Support youth-led organizations in the development of the advocacy MEL framework for outcome harvesting of advocacy wins

Country and Community Partnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison with youth advocacy and policymaker partners at the national level in Kenya
• Ensure communication with and among partners on project activities at country level
• Manage and ensure timely delivery of contracted activities by    partners (youth-led organizations)

Partners’ Engagement and Project Coordination

• Serve as a connector and facilitator of partner engagement with policymakers at the country level
• Seek ways to inform and engage policymakers in youth-led advocacy engagement efforts
• Organize and facilitate the coalition’s monthly progress meeting
• Support in the coordination of baseline, midline and end line assessments and analyze and share the results with the partners and other stakeholders

Administration and Reporting

• Offer finance and administration oversight to project work at country level and with country youth-led organizations
• Develop timely and accurate reports of field , country activities and donor reports
• Support the youth-led organizations to prepare and submit high-quality financial and programmatic reports on time

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Degree in Community Development, Public Policy or related Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience working with and building the capacity of grassroots organizations in advocacy strategy development and implementation in Kenya
• At least 3 years of experience in youth engagement in the health sector.
• Experience working with youth initiatives/programmes in tobacco control advocacy

Skills and Competencies

• Adaptable in dynamic working environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on with both managerial and operational tasks
• Skilled at prioritizing and multitasking
• Maintains confidentiality, tact, and discretion
• Experienced in strategic planning and project management
• High level of diplomacy and public relations skills
• Passionate about youth engagement and advocacy in Africa
• Strong collaboration, coordination, and oversight abilities
• Comfortable working with and reporting to multiple partners
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates adaptive leadership
• Strong understanding of internal and external political contexts
• Tactical and strategic thinking abilities

Additional Information

Work Environment

• An office space within partner-organizations
• Ability to travel at least 30% time.

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is Friday, 19th September 2025.

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ICT Intern – Software Developer at Amref Health Africa

ICT Intern – Software Developer

• Nairobi, Kenya
• Intern
• Opportunity Type: Current Opening

Company Description

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America. 

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

Job Description

• Design and develop software for a variety of platforms.
• Develop, test, and document software to ensure quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Debug and troubleshoot frontend issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and programming trends.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or University Degree in Computer Science or related studies.
• Experience with using Windows based applications.
• Programming experience in C# or Java.
• Knowledge of .Net Framework.
• Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as object-oriented design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Experience with power apps and power automate is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of modern web development tools and frameworks, such as React or Angular, is a plus

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to learn.
• Attentive to detail.
• Team Player.
• Show initiative and creativity.
• Hard working and results oriented

Additional Information

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Thursday 4th September 2025.

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Software Developer at Amref Health Africa

Job Description

PROJECT BRIEF

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is implementing the USAID Imarisha Jamii program that seeks to provide HIV care and treatment; Services to orphans and vulnerable children and adolescents; and services in the area of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH) and nutrition. The purpose of the program is to increase the use of quality county-led health and social services in Turkana County, Kenya.

JOB PURPOSE

The holder of this position is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications that meet an organization’s operational, strategic, or patient needs including providing technical support in KenyaEMR, KHIS, e-CHIS and other HIS solutions’ management for the project team, County and Sub-County teams, and partners. Leads the implementation and optimization of KenyaEMR ensuring secure, cloud-accessible systems that support real-time decision-making and reporting. Builds local capacity, supports data quality improvement, and promotes sustainable use of digital health tools aligned with national priorities. In addition, the officer will be responsible for customizing internal web-based systems and development of APIs to support data management for decision making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Collaborate with project and Amref ICT teams to gather requirements, design, code, and test software applications
• Ensure seamless interoperability between systems, supporting API integration and participating in system maintenance, upgrades/migrations to cloud environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain OpenMRS-based EMRs (Taifacare) and ensure smooth integration with national reporting systems, including KHIS, DMRIS and DWAPI for 100% reporting to the National Data Warehouse (NDW).
• Lead the implementation and support of cloud-hosted KenyaEMR as a point-of-care/facility wide system across supported sites, ensuring real-time access to patient data.
• Collaborate with the partners to pilot, test, and roll out Health Information Systems (HIS) including DMRIS, KenyaEMR and other HIS solutions for patient management.
• Monitor system performance and provide proactive technical support to minimize downtime and enhance EMR reliability.
• Develop APIs for data management and AI powered dashboards
• Facilitate hardware and software installation in supported facilities including system upgrades, internet setup, and server optimization.
• Ensure regular and secure backups of Kenya-EMR databases, verifying data integrity and availability for timely restoration when needed.
• Create and execute data quality audits (DQAs) using SQL queries and scripts to improve data accuracy and integrity.
• Build capacity of County and Sub-county teams on EMR usage, identify and mentor county EMR champions to ensure ownership and sustainability.
• Conduct routine training and mentorship for facility staff on EMR utilization and module use.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to M&E team members and HRIOs to ensure effective DMRIS, EMR and other HIS solutions for data-driven decision-making.
• Support EMR integration with other HIS solutions e.g DWAPI, Ushauri, Nishauri, Lab Manifest for improved clinical workflows and service delivery.
• Guide staff on ICT policies including equipment safety, data confidentiality, and compliance with organizational data protection standards.
• Support consortium partners in the compilation and submission of timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Maintain active collaboration with technical partners to align on-premise EMR usage with national data systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, training materials, and automated deployment playbooks for multi-facility EMR rollouts.
• Coordinate with MEL Specialists, HIS, and technical leads to automate health registers and generate monthly, quarterly, and DATIM reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Master’s degree in the above fields is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in software design and scripting languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience working in Health or HIV-related programs.
• Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and data analytics is an added advantage
• Demonstrate knowledge of Kenya EMR, DWAPI, NDWH, KHIS and other HIS solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot system issues in resource-constrained settings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Experienced and proficient in writing reports for monitoring and reporting on project outcomes and impacts, including performance monitoring plans for external audiences, and manuscripts for publication
• Demonstrated excellent management skills and ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment.

Work Environment

• Work environment is in ARID and Semi-ARID Area with frequent travel

Hours of Work

• The job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

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WASH Project Associate (Water Enterprise Development)

WaterStarters is a WASH program implemented by Amref Health Africa with funding  MegaGroup, DANIDA and Amref Flying Doctors – Netherlands. The program is testing an innovative financing and management model for rural water schemes which combines grants, community contributions and recoverable finance. The project seeks to demonstrate that use of smart-tech solutions coupled with professional management can guarantee revenue flows for rural water schemes, thereby ensuring sustainability and CapEx recovery. For more information of WaterStarters visit www.waterstarters.org

The Project Associate will develop and implement strategies that transform rural water projects (franchisees) into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises, ensuring long-term access to clean water for rural communities, with a specific focus on franchisee management, loan repayment, and financial transparency.

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WASH Project Associate (Technical)

WaterStarters is a WASH program implemented by Amref Health Africa with funding  MegaGroup, DANIDA and Amref Flying Doctors – Netherlands. The program is testing an innovative financing and management model for rural water schemes which combines grants, community contributions and recoverable finance. The project seeks to demonstrate that use of smart-tech solutions coupled with professional management can guarantee revenue flows for rural water schemes, thereby ensuring sustainability and CapEx recovery. For more information of waterStarters visit www.waterstarters.org

The WASH Project Associate will support in the planning, design and implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions for the WaterStarters project. The successful candidate will report to the project Coordinator with indirect reporting to the WASH programme manager and work very closely with other team members.

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