Qualifications & Experience
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Master’s degree in public health, Education, Research Methods, or related field
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Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in medical related fields such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine, laboratory science
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in education research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening.
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Familiarity with CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
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Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.
Education & Implementation Research Support**
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Assist in designing and conducting CMD-focused educational and implementation research projects.
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Support faculty and student engagement in research activities, ensuring inclusivity and gender responsiveness.
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Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of research findings to inform institutional teaching policies and national CMD strategies.
Advocacy at MTCs Level****
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Lead advocacy initiatives within CHAK MTCs to adopt innovative teaching methods such as digital, blended, and simulation-based learning.
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Promote increased institutional investment in CMD education and research.
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Engage with CHAK MTC leadership, faculty, and students to build support for curriculum reforms and innovative pedagogy.
Capacity Building****
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Support training workshops and mentorship programs to strengthen faculty and student research capacity.
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Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to embed a culture of evidence-based advocacy within MTCs.
Collaboration & Networking****
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Work closely with partners (CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya) to align research and advocacy priorities.
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Strengthen collaboration across CHAK MTCs to ensure consistent adoption of innovative teaching practices.
Monitoring & Reporting**
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Track progress of research and advocacy initiatives at the institutional level.
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Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for inclusion in program documentation.
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Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications.