he Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) continues to provide opportunities for professionals seeking rewarding careers in education and healthcare. Through the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) and Aga Khan Health Services, Kenya (AKHS, Kenya), several vacancies have been announced across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
The Aga Khan Education Service operates schools that offer both national and international curricula, while Aga Khan Health Services manages a network of hospitals and outreach facilities across East Africa. These institutions are known for their commitment to quality education, healthcare excellence, innovation, and professional development.
Applications are invited from qualified and interested candidates for the following positions.
- Individuals & Societies (Humanities) Teacher – Geography & History (Part-Time)
Reference Number: 4844BR
Institution: Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is seeking a Part-Time Individuals & Societies (Humanities) Teacher to deliver engaging and inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). The position focuses on developing learners’ critical thinking, research, communication, and analytical skills while fostering global awareness and international-mindedness.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Individuals & Societies and/or Diploma Programme (DP) Geography and History.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans, and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster critical thinking, research, source analysis, and evaluation skills among students.
• Integrate local, regional, and global perspectives into classroom instruction.
• Monitor, assess, and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Support students in developing strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, mentorship programmes, and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds.
• Support the IB Core programme in MYP and/or DP.
- Digital Design Teacher
Reference Number: 4850BR
Institution: Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is recruiting a Digital Design Teacher to guide students through innovative and inquiry-driven learning experiences within the IB Middle Years Programme. The successful candidate will help students develop creativity, computational thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving skills through technology-focused learning.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Digital Design and related technology and design courses.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans, and assessments according to IB standards.
• Foster creativity, computational thinking, digital literacy, and innovation.
• Teach coding, web design, multimedia production, app development, digital graphics, and emerging technologies where applicable.
• Integrate authentic design challenges and real-world problem-solving opportunities into classroom learning.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback using IB assessment criteria.
• Promote responsible technology use, digital citizenship, and ethical innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and curriculum development.
• Uphold academic honesty and IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in student mentorship, innovation programmes, co-curricular activities, and school events.
• Support departmental planning, curriculum review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create inclusive learning environments for diverse student populations.
• Contribute to IB MYP and DP Core components.
- Occupational Therapist (Locum)
Reference Number: 4845BR
Institution: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist to work within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. The successful candidate will support patients in developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living skills and work-related functions while contributing to multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess client performance and occupational needs.
• Support engagement in occupations that improve health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Apply interventions that maximize safety and independence in activities of daily living.
• Assist clients in developing functional skills for daily tasks.
• Teach clients alternative approaches to completing activities.
• Educate clients on breaking down tasks into achievable components.
• Recommend adaptive equipment where necessary.
• Fabricate adaptive equipment and train clients on proper usage.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to achieve patient-centred outcomes.
• Contribute actively to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Physiotherapist (Locum)
Reference Number: 4846BR
Institution: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
The hospital is looking for a Locum Physiotherapist to join the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. The role involves evaluating patients, developing rehabilitation plans, and implementing physiotherapy interventions aimed at improving movement and functionality.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop appropriate treatment programmes.
• Execute treatment plans using physiotherapy modalities and techniques.
• Support patient rehabilitation and recovery goals.
• Conduct daily assessments of patient progress.
• Monitor levels of functionality and patient improvement.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient response and progress.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.
- Nutritionist (Locum)
Reference Number: 4848BR
Institution: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is recruiting a Locum Nutritionist to support quality nutritional care and therapeutic interventions for patients. The position plays an important role in preventing malnutrition, supporting recovery, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Screen patients to identify nutritional needs.
• Provide nutrition education and counselling services.
• Deliver appropriate therapeutic nutritional interventions.
• Guide clinical teams on nutrition-related care plans.
• Advise healthcare providers on nutritional management approaches.
• Educate catering staff on the preparation and service of therapeutic diets.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving patient nutritional status.
• Collaborate with caregivers and clinical teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Mortician (Locum)
Reference Number: 4847BR
Institution: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is seeking a Locum Mortician to support the Pathology Department in providing professional mortuary services while ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Receive, identify, register, and store deceased persons from hospital wards and external sources.
• Conduct and support embalming procedures.
• Facilitate last respects and post-mortem examinations.
• Release bodies to authorized individuals while maintaining accurate records.
• Manage surgical specimens and anatomical materials according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain mortuary hygiene and infection prevention standards.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and professional mortuary environment.
• Monitor mortuary environmental conditions and equipment.
• Support safe preservation and storage of bodies.
- Teacher – Biology & Geography (Reliever Position)
Reference Number: 4856BR
Institution: Aga Khan High School, Mombasa
The Aga Khan High School, Mombasa is seeking a Teacher – Biology & Geography on a reliever basis. The successful candidate will support high-quality teaching and learning while promoting student achievement and holistic development.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the school’s vision and mission.
• Teach Biology and Geography across different classes and ability levels.
• Implement agreed schemes of work and assessment procedures.
• Develop programmes that address learners’ abilities, interests, and learning needs.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and learning resources.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the academic year.
• Participate in the development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the faculty.
• Support student safety, discipline, and well-being.
• Assist struggling learners in achieving academic success.
• Carry out supervisory duties as assigned.
• Participate in meetings with parents and colleagues.
• Monitor and support student progress and development.
- Medical Officer Interns – 4 Positions
Reference Number: 4855BR
Institution: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is recruiting four Medical Officer Interns. The internship programme is designed to provide supervised clinical experience that enables interns to consolidate their medical knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes.
Key Responsibilities
• Uphold the dignity and ethics of the medical profession at all times.
• Conduct clinical history taking and physical examinations.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Document clinical findings and recommendations appropriately.
• Ensure regular follow-up of patients in assigned departments.
• Request and perform relevant investigations under supervision.
• Consult supervisors and departmental heads regarding patient care.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in surgical procedures under supervision.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up requirements to patients and families.
• Prepare case summaries, referral notes, and discharge summaries.
• Present cases during ward rounds, grand rounds, audits, and other clinical forums.
• Participate in clinical audits and documentation activities.
• Carry out duties assigned by supervisors.
• Promote evidence-based, ethical, and quality healthcare.
• Participate in continuous medical education, research, and innovation activities.
• Provide feedback to internship coordinators and supervisors regarding internship training.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Aga Khan Development Network careers portal before the respective closing dates indicated in the vacancy announcements.
