The Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) has announced an opportunity for qualified graduates to apply for the position of Business Development Intern based at its Secretariat in Nairobi. This internship presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking practical experience in business development, partnerships, project coordination, and administrative support within one of Kenya’s leading faith-based health organizations.
CHAK is a technical support organization for member church health facilities, universities, and Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). Established in 1946, the organization plays a significant role in strengthening healthcare delivery, health education, and healing through church-owned health institutions across Kenya.
In 2023, CHAK established CHAK Business Services Limited (CBSL), a social enterprise aimed at diversifying revenue streams while creating sustainable business solutions that contribute to community wellbeing. Through this initiative, CHAK continues to strengthen its impact in healthcare and sustainable development.
The organization’s vision is:
“Quality Healthcare for all to the Glory of God.”
Candidates interested in building a career in business development, partnerships, development work, public health, or project management are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Position Available
1. Business Development Intern
Reporting to: Business Development Lead
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Job Summary
The Business Development Intern will provide administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Business Development Department to facilitate the successful implementation of business development and partnership initiatives.
The successful candidate will assist in maintaining departmental records and databases, coordinating meetings and events, supporting partner engagement processes, preparing presentations and documentation, monitoring partnership activities, and contributing to the development of partner success stories.
This internship offers valuable exposure to partnership management, organizational development, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and business development operations within a leading healthcare support organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Business Development Intern will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative support to facilitate the daily operations of the Business Development Department.
- Organizing and maintaining departmental files, records, and documentation.
- Managing departmental communication, including responding to emails, handling incoming calls, and receiving visitors.
- Supporting the preparation of presentations and other departmental documentation.
- Assisting in the coordination and organization of departmental meetings.
- Taking meeting minutes and documenting discussions.
- Following up on agreed action points arising from business development initiatives.
- Supporting partner due diligence processes.
- Assisting in drafting partnership-related documentation.
- Tracking partnership activities through partnership trackers and implementation matrices.
- Developing partner success stories for sharing with the communications team.
- Contributing to the planning and coordination of departmental events and activities.
- Maintaining and updating business development files, tools, and partner databases.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or Public Health.
- Understanding of project management, partnerships, or program development.
Required Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data and present compelling business cases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with business intelligence or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools will be an added advantage.
- High levels of initiative and integrity.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to CHAK’s mission, values, and the broader goal of improving health outcomes through faith-based approaches.
Why Consider This Internship?
This internship provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience in:
- Business development operations
- Partnership management
- Project coordination
- Administrative support
- Stakeholder engagement
- Documentation and reporting
- Database management
- Meeting coordination
- Event planning
- Development sector operations
The position also offers exposure to a professional environment where interns can strengthen their organizational, communication, analytical, and project management skills while supporting initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services in Kenya.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official CHAK recruitment portal by attaching:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of certificates
Applicants should ensure that the combined size of all attached documents does not exceed 2 MB to facilitate successful submission.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100
Nairobi
Applicants experiencing technical challenges with the online application portal should send an email to [email protected], clearly stating the specific issue encountered before applying through email.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is:
17th July 2026
Applicants should note that by submitting an application, they consent to CHAK collecting, storing, and processing their personal information for recruitment purposes. Consent may be withdrawn by withdrawing the application.
