Amref Health Africa is a leading international non-governmental organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a mission to increase sustainable health access to communities across Africa. With a presence in over 35 African countries and more than six decades of experience, Amref has established itself as a pioneer in public health, health systems strengthening, capacity building, and community empowerment.
Driven by the vision of lasting health change in Africa, Amref places people at the center of its strategy. The organization works through diverse programming—ranging from maternal and child health to infectious disease control and digital health solutions—and seeks to build resilient health systems while influencing health policy and practice both locally and internationally. Its unique community-based approach empowers individuals and organizations to become agents of their own health, fostering innovation and sustainable outcomes.
In line with its strategic objectives, Amref Health Africa is expanding its dynamic team and invites applications for several exciting full-time positions. These opportunities provide professionals with a platform to work at the intersection of research, advocacy, education, health systems, and innovation—impacting millions across the continent.
Below are the current openings. Each role comes with a comprehensive scope of responsibilities and offers meaningful contributions toward the organization’s overall mission.
Tutorial Fellow
Job Type: Full-time
As a Tutorial Fellow, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of academic programs, mentoring students, and contributing to research and knowledge dissemination. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about academia and public health education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support faculty in the preparation and delivery of academic content, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
- Participate in curriculum development and review to ensure programs are current, evidence-based, and aligned with the institution’s academic objectives.
- Assist in the grading and assessment of student assignments, exams, and projects in accordance with academic policies.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, promoting excellence in learning and research.
- Contribute to ongoing departmental research projects and facilitate student involvement in evidence-based inquiry.
- Maintain up-to-date records of academic progress and provide timely feedback to students.
- Collaborate with administrative and academic staff to organize academic events and conferences.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives and represent the department at external forums when required.
- Stay informed of developments in the field of health sciences, contributing to knowledge exchange within the institution.
Airframe and Engines Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
The Airframe and Engines Maintenance Engineer is responsible for conducting routine and non-routine maintenance of aircrafts to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with aviation regulations. This role is critical for the support of Amref Flying Doctors and other aviation operations within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance of aircraft airframes and engines.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace malfunctioning aircraft components as needed.
- Ensure maintenance logs, technical records, and documentation are accurately completed and updated.
- Collaborate with flight operations and logistics teams to coordinate aircraft availability and minimize operational downtime.
- Comply with local and international aviation safety standards and engineering procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure all tools and equipment are stored correctly.
- Participate in continuous training and skill development in line with changing aviation technologies and protocols.
- Report any discrepancies or safety concerns to the engineering supervisor and follow through with corrective actions.
- Support emergency maintenance requests and field repairs when necessary.
Innovation Storyteller
Job Type: Full-time
The Innovation Storyteller is a unique role designed to bridge health innovation with compelling storytelling. This role supports internal and external communication by documenting and showcasing Amref’s innovative projects and their real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute content strategies to showcase innovations through stories, reports, videos, and multimedia content.
- Collaborate with project teams to gather insights, testimonials, case studies, and human-interest stories.
- Translate technical health information into accessible and engaging narratives for various audiences including donors, communities, policymakers, and the general public.
- Produce high-quality written content for newsletters, blogs, social media, websites, and publications.
- Create and manage visual storytelling assets such as photo essays, short films, and infographics.
- Support advocacy and fundraising initiatives by crafting messages that align with Amref’s values and strategic goals.
- Contribute to media relations by preparing press releases, op-eds, and background briefs for journalists.
- Ensure brand consistency and storytelling quality across all platforms and content.
- Monitor and analyze audience engagement with storytelling materials, refining strategies accordingly.
Research Grant Development Officer (Re-advertised)
Job Type: Full-time
The Research Grant Development Officer is responsible for supporting the acquisition and management of research funding from a variety of sources. This role is pivotal in sustaining and expanding Amref’s research portfolio and fostering strategic academic collaborations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify funding opportunities from government, private foundations, international agencies, and academic institutions.
- Lead the development of competitive grant proposals in collaboration with researchers, program staff, and partners.
- Manage the submission process and ensure adherence to donor requirements, deadlines, and internal review procedures.
- Maintain a grants database, tracking progress, deadlines, and reporting schedules.
- Support compliance with ethical and regulatory standards related to research.
- Facilitate coordination between finance, program, and research departments during grant budgeting and implementation.
- Provide technical support in preparing concept notes, letters of interest, and pre-proposal inquiries.
- Organize grant-writing workshops and capacity-building sessions for staff and collaborators.
- Monitor trends in donor priorities, grantmaking patterns, and research funding policies to inform strategic planning.
General Interest Application
Job Type: Full-time
The General Interest Application serves as an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about Amref’s mission but do not see a current opening that aligns perfectly with their expertise. By submitting a general application, you will be considered for future roles as they become available.
Key Considerations:
- Applicants are encouraged to detail their professional background, area of interest, and preferred function within the organization.
- Submissions will be kept on file for future opportunities across various departments such as health programming, finance, operations, ICT, communications, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, and research.
- Applicants may be contacted if a position matching their profile becomes available.
- This route is particularly useful for those interested in transitioning to the development or health sectors and seeking to align with a mission-driven organization.
Amref Health Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of its operations. Whether your skills lie in academia, engineering, culinary services, storytelling, or fundraising, Amref offers a meaningful work environment where you can be part of sustainable change. Each role contributes to the broader objective of ensuring health equity and improving access to quality care across the continent.
If you are a forward-thinking professional committed to making a difference, consider joining Amref’s dedicated team of changemakers.
