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Program Officer – Medical Education, Simulation And Curriculum Development

Christian Health Association Of Kenya

full time Nairobi Posted 29 minutes ago

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in public health, Education, Research Methods, or related field

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in medical related fields such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine, laboratory science

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in education research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening.

  • Familiarity with CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.

  • Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.

Education & 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 & 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.