The Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a leading national Faith-Based Organization (FBO) representing Protestant churches’ health facilities and programs across Kenya. Established in 1946, CHAK has remained committed to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services, especially for underserved communities.
With over 500 member health facilities and community-based health programs countrywide, CHAK serves as a central platform for coordination, advocacy, capacity building, and resource mobilization in the healthcare sector.
Our Mandate
To promote universal access to quality healthcare by building the capacity of health workers and facilitating faith-based health facilities to deliver accessible, comprehensive, and ethical health services. Our work is rooted in Christian values, professional standards, and alignment with Kenya’s national health policies.
Position: Executive Assistant to the General Secretary/CEO
Workstation: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Reports To: General Secretary/CEO
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant to the General Secretary/CEO provides high-level administrative, executive, and strategic support to the Office of the General Secretary (GS). This role ensures seamless coordination of the Executive Office’s activities, manages strategic communications, facilitates internal and external stakeholder engagement, and supports organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Office Management
- Perform day-to-day operational and administrative tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the GS/CEO’s Office.
- Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external communications directed to or from the Office of the GS/CEO.
- Manage and optimize the GS/CEO’s calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, events, and travel itineraries.
- Prepare logistics and documentation for meetings, conferences, and engagements involving the GS/CEO.
- Draft, proofread, and edit official documents including reports, speeches, letters, and presentations.
- Safeguard confidential and sensitive documents, ensuring appropriate filing and access controls.
- Take accurate minutes during Management Committees, Senior Leadership Team, and other meetings associated with the GS/CEO’s Office.
- Prepare and manage the budget for the GS/CEO’s Office, tracking expenditure and resource utilization.
2. Strategic Support
- Monitor the implementation of strategic work plans and priority projects coordinated through the GS/CEO’s Office.
- Conduct background research and compile relevant data to aid in evidence-based decision-making.
- Draft executive briefs and summaries to keep the GS/CEO informed on critical developments.
- Serve as a liaison between the GS/CEO and senior leadership team or departmental heads, facilitating timely feedback and follow-up on outstanding issues.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
- Support effective communication between the GS/CEO and external stakeholders including government partners, donors, member institutions, and international collaborators.
- Represent the GS/CEO in meetings or forums where delegated, and provide follow-up reports and action plans based on outcomes from those engagements.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or a health-related field.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in senior-level executive support, administration, or project management.
- Previous experience in a faith-based, not-for-profit, or development environment is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of organizational communication, protocol, and strategic operations.
Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
- Professional demeanor with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal finesse.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual collaboration platforms.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
Why Join CHAK?
As a national Christian health umbrella organization, CHAK offers a unique working environment grounded in Christian ethics and mission-driven healthcare. Joining CHAK means contributing to a cause that goes beyond service delivery — it’s about creating transformative impact in the lives of people through faith-aligned, quality healthcare.
You will work alongside a highly experienced and committed team, interact with local and international partners, and gain exposure to health system strengthening initiatives across Kenya.
Application Procedure
If you are passionate about faith-driven healthcare leadership and meet the requirements above, we welcome your application.
To Apply:
Kindly apply through the official application link by uploading your cover letter, updated CV, and copies of relevant certificates.
Please ensure all attached documents do not exceed 2MB in size.
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
For technical issues encountered while using the application link, please contact us via telephone:
0722203617 / 0733334419, clearly indicating the nature of the issue.
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Take the next step in your career while making a lasting impact in Kenya’s healthcare sector.
