The Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK), a technical support organization for member church health facilities, universities, and Medical Training Colleges (MTCs), has been playing a pivotal role in advancing the critical involvement of the Church in healthcare, health education, and healing since its registration in 1946. As a leading voice in healthcare delivery, CHAK is committed to fostering a quality healthcare system that reaches all segments of the Kenyan population.
In 2023, CHAK expanded its services through the establishment of CHAK Business Services Limited (CBSL), a social enterprise created to drive business solutions aimed at generating sustainable resources for community welfare. This new venture will be instrumental in diversifying revenue streams for CHAK and ensuring the continued growth of the organization’s impact in the healthcare and education sectors.
CHAK’s vision is to provide Quality Healthcare for all to the Glory of God, and we are seeking highly qualified individuals to join our team in the following roles:
Job Advert – Program Lead – Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP)
Reporting to: Head of Health Programs
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Job Summary
The Program Lead will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) Medical Training Colleges (MTCs) anchorage phase program in Kenya. This individual will ensure the effective delivery of program work packages, maintain coordination between partners, manage risks, and ensure compliance with donor requirements. The Program Lead will act as the central point of accountability for program execution, communication, and reporting, ensuring alignment with CHAK’s vision of strengthening institutional capacity for cardiometabolic disease (CMD) education and research in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Management and Delivery
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of all program work packages.
- Ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes as outlined in the project’s Theory of Change and Results Framework.
- Oversee the integration of CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs across MTCs.
- Coordinate the establishment and operationalization of Centers of Excellence (COEs).
- Partner Communication and Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref Health Africa, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular partner meetings, ensuring transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.
- Strengthen national, regional, and global collaboration networks.
- Risk Management and Control
- Identify, assess, and monitor program risks in line with the Risk Matrix and Mitigation Measures.
- Implement proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard program delivery.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, national policies, and institutional regulations.
- Reporting and Accountability
- Prepare and submit timely progress reports, financial updates, and donor-required documentation.
- Ensure adherence to the Reporting Framework and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
- Provide evidence-based updates to the Steering Committee and Novo Nordisk Foundation.
- Overall Project Coordination
- Lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) in day-to-day operations.
- Align program activities with national health and education priorities.
- Ensure gender equity, inclusion, and sustainability are embedded across all program components.
- Foster a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge sharing within MTCs.
Application Procedure
To apply, kindly submit your application through this link by attaching your cover letter, CV, and copies of certificates. Ensure that the attached documents do not exceed 2MB to ensure successful submission of your application.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100, Nairobi
In case of any challenges using the application link, please write to us on [email protected] stating the specific challenges experienced and apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving applications is 27th February 2026.
Job Advert – Senior Program Officer – Medical Education, Simulation & Curriculum
Reporting to: Program Lead
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer will provide technical leadership in curriculum development, medical pedagogy, and simulation-based learning within CHAK Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). This role is essential for institutionalizing innovative teaching methods, strengthening faculty capacity, and embedding competency-based education that equips frontline health professionals with skills to prevent and manage cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs).
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development
- Support the design, review, and integration of inclusive CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs.
- Ensure curricula reflect competency-based education principles and align with national health priorities and regulatory frameworks.
- Incorporate gender-responsive content, equity-focused modules, and locally relevant case studies.
- Medical Pedagogy Institutionalization
- Institutionalize modern medical pedagogy across CHAK MTCs, embedding innovative teaching approaches.
- Build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy, online blended learning, and inclusive teaching methods.
- Promote experiential learning and culturally responsive mentorship practices.
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Lead the integration of simulation-based education into MTC training programs.
- Oversee acquisition, adaptation, and utilization of simulation tools and facilities.
- Train faculty and students in simulation methodologies to enhance practical skills and clinical readiness.
- Capacity Strengthening
- Mentor faculty in curriculum design, pedagogy, and simulation techniques.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.
- Support continuous professional development for educators and clinical preceptors.
- Collaboration and Advocacy
- Work closely with CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya to harmonize curriculum and pedagogy reforms.
- Advocate for increased investment in simulation infrastructure and innovative teaching methods.
- Represent CHAK MTCs in national and regional forums on medical education and pedagogy.
Application Procedure
To apply, kindly submit your application through this link by attaching your cover letter, CV, and copies of certificates. Ensure that the attached documents do not exceed 2MB to ensure successful submission of your application.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100, Nairobi
In case of any challenges using the application link, please write to us on [email protected] stating the specific challenges experienced and apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving applications is 27th February 2026.
Job Advert – Program Officer – Education Research and Advocacy
Reporting to: Program Manager
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Job Summary
The Program Officer will support the educational and implementation research agenda of the PEP MTCs program and lead advocacy efforts at the institutional level. This role focuses on strengthening research processes, promoting innovative teaching methods, and mobilizing increased investment in cardiometabolic disease (CMD) education and research within CHAK Medical Training Colleges.
Key Responsibilities
- Education and Implementation Research Support
- Assist in designing and conducting CMD-focused educational and implementation research projects.
- Support faculty and student engagement in research activities, ensuring inclusivity and gender responsiveness.
- Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of research findings to inform institutional teaching policies and national CMD strategies.
- Advocacy at MTCs Level
- Lead advocacy initiatives within CHAK MTCs to adopt innovative teaching methods such as digital, blended, and simulation-based learning.
- Promote increased institutional investment in CMD education and research.
- Engage with CHAK MTC leadership, faculty, and students to build support for curriculum reforms and innovative pedagogy.
- Capacity Building
- Support training workshops and mentorship programs to strengthen faculty and student research capacity.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to embed a culture of evidence-based advocacy within MTCs.
- Collaboration & Networking
- Work closely with partners (CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya) to align research and advocacy priorities.
- Strengthen collaboration across CHAK MTCs to ensure consistent adoption of innovative teaching practices.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Track progress of research and advocacy initiatives at the institutional level.
- Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for inclusion in program documentation.
- Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications.
Application Procedure
To apply, kindly submit your application through this link by attaching your cover letter, CV, and copies of certificates. Ensure that the attached documents do not exceed 2MB to ensure successful submission of your application.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100, Nairobi
In case of any challenges using the application link, please write to us on [email protected] stating the specific challenges experienced and apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving applications is 27th February 2026.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about improving healthcare education, advancing research in cardiometabolic diseases, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders, we encourage you to apply for these impactful roles at CHAK. Your contributions will help shape the future of medical education and healthcare delivery in Kenya, ensuring that quality healthcare reaches all sectors of society to the glory of God.
