The Aga Khan Health Services and Aga Khan Education Services have announced multiple career opportunities across the healthcare and education sectors in Kenya. The vacancies are available at the Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, Aga Khan Medical Centre Kisii, and Aga Khan Academy Nairobi.
These opportunities target professionals in nursing, teaching, library services, and specialized healthcare services. The institutions continue to expand their operations and strengthen service delivery through quality healthcare and international-standard education systems.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Service network in East Africa and has continued to achieve recognition for quality standards, including ISO certifications and advanced accreditation initiatives. The hospital operates outreach facilities across several counties including Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, Eldoret, Migori, Busia, Homa Bay, and others.
On the education side, the Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school offering the IB curriculum from Early Years to Diploma Programme level with a multicultural student and staff community.
The following positions are currently open:
- Critical Care Nurses – Fixed Term Contract
- Nursing Officers – Locums
- Nursing Officer (Locum) – Aga Khan Medical Centre Kisii
- NICU Nurses – Fixed Term Contract
- Ophthalmic Care Nurse – Locum
- Film / Media Studies Teacher
- English Teacher
- Drama Teacher
- Music Teacher
- Teacher Librarian
Below is a detailed breakdown of the advertised positions and responsibilities.
1. Critical Care Nurses – Fixed Term Contract
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is seeking Critical Care Nurses on fixed-term contracts within the Nursing Department. The role reports to the Manager – Critical Care & Renal Services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs
- Monitoring vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical indicators
- Providing direct and continuous care to critically ill or injured patients
- Responding quickly to changes in patient condition
- Developing and adapting patient care plans based on assessments
- Administering medications, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and ventilator support
- Prioritizing nursing care according to patient severity and identified needs
- Setting up and monitoring critical care equipment such as:
- Cardiac monitors
- Mechanical ventilators
- Oxygen delivery systems
- Dialysis machines
- Alarm systems
- Initiating invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation based on physician instructions
- Ensuring adherence to infection prevention and patient safety protocols
- Conducting safety checks on ICU equipment and patient beds
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participating in quality improvement projects, audits, and nursing education activities
- Supporting collection and monitoring of departmental quality indicators
- Carrying out audits on infection prevention and documentation practices
- Upholding Nursing Council of Kenya regulations and applicable Kenyan laws
- Protecting patient confidentiality and hospital property
- Supervising and mentoring junior nursing staff where necessary
This role is suited for professionals interested in high-dependency and intensive care nursing environments.
2. Nursing Officers – Locums
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is also recruiting Nursing Officers on a locum basis for the main hospital.
Key duties include:
- Providing direct nursing care to patients
- Assessing physical, emotional, and psychological patient needs
- Monitoring patient vital signs and overall condition
- Administering prescribed medications, injections, and IV fluids
- Prioritizing care for critically ill patients
- Maintaining safe patient environments through infection control practices
- Performing regular safety checks in patient care areas
- Documenting investigations, assessments, treatments, and patient interactions
- Participating in nursing education and quality improvement activities
- Supporting departmental audits and skill checks
- Monitoring departmental quality indicators
- Ensuring compliance with Nursing Council of Kenya regulations
- Safeguarding confidential hospital and patient information
The locum arrangement provides an opportunity for nursing professionals seeking flexible healthcare engagement within a leading healthcare institution.
3. Nursing Officer (Locum) – Aga Khan Medical Centre Kisii
The Aga Khan Medical Centre Kisii is seeking a Nursing Officer on locum terms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying patient-specific care needs
- Developing and implementing care plans
- Prioritizing care for critically ill patients
- Ensuring safe patient environments through infection prevention measures
- Performing routine safety checks
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
- Participating in nursing education activities and quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting departmental audits and compliance checks
- Monitoring departmental quality indicators
- Upholding statutory nursing regulations
- Protecting confidential patient and hospital information
This opportunity supports healthcare service delivery at the Aga Khan outreach facility in Kisii.
4. NICU Nurses – Fixed Term Contract
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is hiring NICU Nurses on fixed-term contracts within the Paediatrics Services Department.
The successful candidates will provide specialized care to newborns requiring intensive monitoring, including premature infants and babies with medical complications.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing holistic and evidence-based neonatal nursing care
- Monitoring neonatal vital signs and patient condition
- Administering medication and specialized feeds including:
- NG feeds
- OG feeds
- IV feeds
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Assisting in neonatal resuscitation and emergency interventions
- Supporting Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
- Educating and empowering mothers on newborn care
- Implementing infection prevention and control protocols
- Collaborating with paediatricians, neonatologists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting family-centred care approaches
- Counselling parents and guardians on:
- Breastfeeding
- Routine neonatal care
- Discharge planning
- Participating in professional development and quality improvement initiatives
The role is important in supporting specialized neonatal intensive care services at the hospital.
5. Ophthalmic Care Nurse – Locum
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is seeking an Ophthalmic Care Nurse on a locum basis.
The role involves providing specialized eye care nursing services in both outpatient and perioperative settings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialized care to patients with eye conditions
- Supporting ophthalmologists during:
- Eye examinations
- Diagnostic procedures
- Minor surgical procedures
- Assisting in slit lamp examinations and visual field tests
- Supporting intravitreal injections and other ophthalmic procedures
- Preparing patients for eye procedures and surgeries
- Conducting visual acuity assessments
- Administering ophthalmic medications
- Monitoring patient responses to treatment
- Educating patients and families on treatment plans and medication use
- Ensuring adherence to infection prevention standards
- Maintaining ophthalmic equipment
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and Continuing Nursing Education activities
The role supports specialized ophthalmology services within the hospital environment.
6. Film / Media Studies Teacher
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is recruiting a Film / Media Studies Teacher for the Senior School section.
The teacher will support Film and Media education across the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering Film and Media lessons aligned with IB standards
- Teaching:
- Film theory
- Media analysis
- Film history
- Critical interpretation
- Guiding students through:
- Script writing
- Storyboarding
- Filming
- Editing
- Sound production
- Supporting students in IB assessments and portfolios
- Integrating inquiry-based learning approaches
- Mentoring students in creative and technical skills development
- Maintaining assessment records and student progress reports
- Collaborating with colleagues in curriculum planning
- Supporting co-curricular productions and exhibitions
- Upholding safeguarding and health and safety standards
The position contributes to the Academy’s internationally-minded arts programme.
7. English Teacher
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is also hiring an English Teacher, with the possibility of serving as Head of Department.
The role focuses on inquiry-based instruction and development of literacy and analytical skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering English lessons aligned with IB MYP and DP standards
- Teaching:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Literary analysis
- Promoting critical thinking and creativity
- Designing differentiated learning experiences
- Implementing formative and summative assessments
- Providing timely feedback to students
- Preparing learners for IB examinations
- Creating inclusive classroom environments
- Acting as a Homeroom Tutor
- Supporting co-curricular activities such as:
- Debate
- Drama
- Writing clubs
- Engaging parents through communication and conferences
- Collaborating in curriculum planning and school initiatives
The role supports both academic excellence and holistic student development.
8. Drama Teacher
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is seeking a Drama Teacher for the Senior School.
The role involves delivering Drama education within the IB MYP and DP Theatre programmes.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and assessing Drama lessons aligned with IB standards
- Teaching:
- Theatre history
- Drama theory
- Performance techniques
- Guiding students in:
- Devising
- Scripting
- Rehearsing
- Directing
- Performing
- Supporting students in theatre assessments and collaborative projects
- Integrating inquiry-based learning approaches
- Providing mentorship and artistic guidance
- Maintaining assessment and reporting records
- Supporting interdisciplinary curriculum planning
- Leading school productions and theatre showcases
- Maintaining health and safety standards in rehearsal and performance spaces
The role contributes significantly to the Academy’s performing arts programme.
9. Music Teacher
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is also recruiting a Music Teacher.
The teacher will support musical education within the IB framework and help students develop creative and analytical musical skills.
Key duties include:
- Developing and implementing an IB-aligned music curriculum
- Designing lesson plans, assessments, and units of study
- Delivering music instruction across various grade levels
- Teaching:
- Music theory
- Composition
- Music history
- Performance
- Appreciation
- Supporting extracurricular music and expressive arts programmes
- Adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs
- Conducting formative and summative assessments
- Engaging parents in student learning processes
- Demonstrating effective communication with students and staff
- Evaluating student progress and potential
- Supporting professional growth and school vision initiatives
This role supports artistic development and global awareness through music education.
10. Teacher Librarian
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi – Junior School has an opening for a Teacher Librarian.
The role focuses on creating a dynamic and inclusive library environment that supports literacy, research, and inquiry-based learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and organizing library collections
- Overseeing:
- Cataloguing
- Classification
- Inventory management
- Resource maintenance
- Planning library acquisitions and budgets
- Teaching information literacy and research skills
- Supporting reading programmes
- Collaborating with teachers to integrate library resources into learning
- Promoting academic honesty and ethical resource use
- Encouraging student engagement in library activities
- Communicating with parents and students on library matters
- Managing textbook distribution and library records
- Ensuring efficient day-to-day library operations
The position supports academic learning and lifelong reading culture within the Junior School environment.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official Aga Khan careers platform before the respective deadlines indicated for each position.
The vacancies provide opportunities for professionals interested in healthcare delivery, nursing services, international education, performing arts, and academic support services within established Aga Khan institutions in Kenya.
