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AMREF Flying Doctors is currently recruiting for: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝟓 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Amref Health Africa Locum Flight Nurse | SmartRecruiters
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 24 August 2026

Locum Flight Nurse

Nairobi, Kenya
Part-time
Opportunity Type: Current Opening

Company Description

AMREF Flying Doctors is the leading aero-medical provider in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, at Wilson Airport, AMREF Flying Doctors provides air evacuation services in medical emergencies as well as air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. Patients can also be repatriated to Europe, Asia, and North America by air ambulance jet or a medical escort provided on commercial carriers. With a fleet of five fully-owned dedicated ambulance aircraft, patients can be evacuated from anywhere on the African continent to anywhere in the world.

Owned by Amref Health Africa, the leading health organization in Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors plays an instrumental role in advancing Amref Health Africa’s enduring commitment to achieving lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF Flying Doctors is in its 15th year of accreditation by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) and has twice been a recipient of the ITIJ Air Ambulance Provider of the Year Award. More information is available at www.flydoc.org.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide treatment, stabilization of acutely or chronically ill, and/or injured patients across the lifespan to referral hospitals or trauma centers. The Locum Flight nurse is charged with rendering skilled pre-hospital and emergency life support care to the patients and subsequently does transfers by air or ground transport to a more superior healthcare facility.
Locum Flight Nurses are committed to safe operations, premier customer service, expert clinical practice and leadership during all medical evacuations.

Job Description

Control Room and Communication

Operate the 24-hour Control Room, receiving and responding to telephone, radio (UHF/VHF), email, and other communication channels in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure effective, efficient, and accurate communication with patients, families, hospitals, EMS providers, aviation operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate medical assistance and evacuation services.
Maintain continuous communication and information sharing with patients, families, referring facilities, and safety personnel throughout the patient care journey.
Ensure all communication equipment and office devices are operational and report any faults promptly.

Medical Assistance and Case Coordination

Receive, assess, and coordinate emergency evacuation requests, obtaining comprehensive patient demographic, clinical, and logistical information.
Follow up on admitted patients and obtain regular medical progress reports while managing medical assistance cases.
Inform relevant medical team lead of new requests and coordinate dispatch of medical teams for evacuation missions.
Provide clients with cost estimates in liaison with medical team lead and obtain required Guarantees of Payment (GOPs) and related documentation.

Documentation and Records Management

Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential patient records, correspondence, medical reports, and evacuation files in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
Complete, file, and communicate all required medical, operational, immigration, insurance, handover, and shift reports.
Ensure proper shift handover through comprehensive documentation and communication of ongoing cases.

Medical Evacuation Preparation

Assemble, inspect, test, and prepare all required medical equipment, medications, and supplies for evacuation missions, ensuring readiness and serviceability.
Confirm patients and accompanying persons possess all required travel and medical documentation prior to transport.
Coordinate with receiving facilities and healthcare providers to establish communication, confirm acceptance, and share flight itineraries and estimated arrival times.

Flight Nursing and Patient Care

Accompany patients on air ambulance missions, commercial medical escorts, and other medical transport operations regionally and internationally.
Conduct patient assessment, establish working diagnoses where appropriate, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide patient care in accordance with AMREF Flying Doctors SOPs.
Deliver advanced life support, stabilization, resuscitation, and other critical interventions during ground and air transport.
Continuously monitor, reassess, and manage patients throughout transport, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care.
Communicate patient status updates and estimated times of arrival to the Control Room and relevant stakeholders during transport.

Patient Transfer and Handover

Safely transfer patients between healthcare facilities, ambulances, aircraft, and other transport platforms while ensuring appropriate immobilization and monitoring.
Facilitate patient admission, discharge, check-in/check-out procedures, wheelchair assistance, baggage handling, and immigration requirements as necessary.
Conduct formal clinical handovers to receiving healthcare providers, ensuring transfer of all relevant patient records, investigation results, and medical documentation.
Obtain all required receiving signatures and acknowledgements upon patient handover.

Equipment Management and Infection Control

Clean, disinfect, sterilize, restock, and maintain all medical equipment, medications, and supplies following missions.
Complete equipment inventories and checklists, report deficiencies, and ensure replenishment of exhausted stock.
Report any defects and malfunctioning of equipment

Emergency Response and Special Operations

Respond to mass casualty incidents, disasters, and emergency deployments as directed, including travel to remote locations with additional medical supplies.
Provide medical coverage and emergency care at special events, sporting activities, and other assigned operations.

Operational and Administrative Responsibilities

Operate under a scheduled roster.
Complete assigned medical evacuation missions through to completion.
Perform duties in confined spaces and challenging environmental conditions while maintaining professional and safety standards.
Attend scheduled departmental, clinical, and organizational meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Be a Kenyan Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya and maintain validity of the practice license.
Hold a Higher National Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing is an added advantage
4 years’ experience as a Nurse with 2 years’ experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Current certifications in: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) with experience in Pre-hospital emergency patient care.
Proficiency in computer studies (word, excel, power point, CRM system, outlook, internet.
Teaching experience and / or Instructor status in a healthcare related certification, Critical Care transport experience (ground or air) is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written, a good command of the English Language.
Good interpersonal skills and empathy.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in and within a team
Ability to rise to challenges and stay calm under pressure.
Ability to maintain high level of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to operate safely
Ability to solve problems and critical thinking.
Ability to gather information and keen eye for details.

Work environment

AMREF Flying Doctors works within a twenty-four-hour work environment due to nature of its operation

Additional Information

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider, submit your application by Monday, 24 August 2026. Please visit AMREF Flying Doctors website at https://flydoc.org/career-opportunities/ or Amref Health Africa website at https://amref.org/vacancies/ to view job details and requirements

Duly note that AMREF Flying Doctors does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although AMREF Flying Doctors may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from AMREF Flying Doctors will arrive from a @flydoc.org address.

AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of a mission that truly matters.

Business Development Executive – Partnerships & Alliances at AMREF Flying Doctors

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for driving business growth for AMREF Flying Doctors by identifying, developing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships that support Maisha and other revenue streams. The position ensures that partner goals align with company objectives by managing the entire partnership lifecycle, from market research and opportunity sourcing to contract negotiation, implementation and relationships management.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic partnership development

Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact partnerships aligned with organizational growth objectives.
Develop and implement partnership strategies tailored for different partner types, supporting business expansion, new market entry, and capability enhancement.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of partnership opportunities across, including but not limited to corporations, NGOs, and government agencies

Relationship management

Establish and nurture long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and clients.
Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure partner satisfaction, engagement, and retention.

Business development support

Support business development teams across different countries through strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth for Maisha and other product lines.
Coordinate with the membership desk to ensure accurate onboarding, renewal and database management of Maisha clients.

Negotiation and contract management

In consultation with the BD Manager:

Lead negotiations on partnership terms, agreements, and contracts.
Ensure partnerships are well structured to deliver sustainable commercial and strategic value

Go-to-market and implementation

Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to design and launch joint initiatives, co-developed products, and partnership solutions.
Support smooth implementation and operationalization of partnership agreements.

Performance monitoring and reporting

Define, track, and analyze partnership Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance, impact and return on investment (ROI).
Provide regular performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Internal alignment and coordination

Educate internal stakeholders on the value and opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Facilitate cross-functional coordination to integrate partner capabilities into company products and services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related studies from a recognized institution
Business related courses in customer services, insurance, finance, or administration is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a commercial company/sales function, with relationship and stakeholders’ management experience.
Work experience in business development, account management, or alliance management is highly desirable
Demonstrated proficiency in Ms. Office and working knowledge of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated leadership, professional maturity, and the ability to maintain sound judgement and objectivity.
Relationship building: Proven ability to build trust and nurture long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Communication and negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation capabilities.
Business acumen: Strong understanding of market trends, business development, and strategic planning.
Project management: Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Strong customer service skills

Operations Intern

Nairobi, Kenya
Intern
Opportunity Type: Current Opening

Company Description

AMREF Flying Doctors is a leading aero-medical provider in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, at Wilson Airport, AMREF Flying Doctors provides air evacuation services in medical emergencies as well as air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. Patients can also be repatriated to Europe, Asia, and North America by air ambulance jet or a medical escort provided on commercial carriers. With a fleet of five fully-owned dedicated Air Ambulances, patients can be evacuated from anywhere on the African continent to anywhere in the world.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the job is to assist in the efficient coordination of flights, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations during service delivery as guided by the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and Company Policy. This includes flight planning, communication with aircraft commanders, monitoring flight operations, and providing administrative support to the Operations Department.

Job Description

Assist the flight operations team to coordinate and execute daily flight activities, aligning them with client expectations as well as aviation requirement.
Contributing to flight planning and dispatch processes, adhering to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision.
Ensuring the timely completion and submission of flight plans for active flights.
Facilitating the clearance process by delivering manifests to immigration offices
Maintaining comprehensive records, including flight and event logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records for inbound and outbound flights
Establishing and managing air-to-ground and point-to-point radio communication with aircraft commanders.
Assisting with data entry of all relevant flight information into the company database system as well as post flight filing of flight operations documents, for monitoring purposes.
Offering administrative assistance to the Operations Department, including tasks such as organizing and replenishing stationery supplies to align with departmental demands
Attending to any additional work-related assignments delegated by the Operations Manager, and duty officer.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Diploma in Flight Operations/Dispatch
Knowledge in radio communication
Proficiency in computer studies (word, excel, power point, outlook, internet).

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Ability to work with teams and within a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn
Ability to manage time
Dependable, flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and confident
Detail Oriented

Work environment

AMREF Flying Doctors works within a twenty-four-hour work environment due to nature of its operation

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider, submit your application by Sunday, 20th July 2025.