Organizational Profile
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a technical support organization for member church health facilities, universities and Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). It was registered as an Association in 1946 with a core mandate of advancing the critical role of the Church in healthcare, health education and healing. In 2023, the CHAK Business Services Limited (CBSL), a social enterprise founded to drive business solutions to deliver value and generate resources for the communities’ wellbeing was established. The CBSL focuses on diversifying revenue streams for CHAK and contributing to sustainable development across various sectors.
CHAK’s vision is Quality Healthcare for all to the Glory of God.
General Manager
Reporting to: CBSL Board of Directors through the Chairman
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi with travel as per business needs
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Job Purpose
The General Manager will provide strategic leadership, business development, operational oversight and financial stewardship across CBSL’s business units. The role will be responsible for driving profitability, business growth, operational excellence, quality service delivery and long-term sustainability while ensuring alignment with CHAK’s Christian values and mission.
As the Accounting Officer of CBSL, the General Manager will serve as the principal link between the Board, management, clients, strategic partners and other stakeholders.
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Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of CBSL’s corporate strategy, annual business plans and growth initiatives.
- Provide overall leadership across business units to drive revenue growth, profitability, and cash-flow management while ensuring strong financial discipline, cost efficiency, and responsible asset utilization.
- Lead business development, commercialization, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships that expand CBSL’s revenue base and market position.
- Identify and develop new business ventures, innovative commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships with investors, development finance institutions, private sector organizations, health facilities and other stakeholders.
- Provide effective corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licenses, contractual obligations and CHAK policies and values.
- Provide timely and high-quality reports to the Board on business performance, financial results, risks, opportunities and strategic investments.
- Lead enterprise risk management, safeguarding CBSL against financial, operational, reputational, cybersecurity and other business risks.
- Build and lead high-performing teams, promote accountability and performance, and foster a culture of integrity, innovation, excellence and customer focus.
- Maintain strong relationships with the Board, clients, investors, development partners, government agencies and other strategic stakeholders.
- Ensure that CBSL’s commercial activities contribute sustainably to CHAK’s wider health mission and social impact.
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Health Management or another relevant discipline from a recognised university.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Health Management, Project Management or another relevant discipline.
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing.
- Professional training or certification in corporate governance, executive leadership, strategic management, finance, project management or enterprise risk management will be an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior executive leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple business units with overall financial and commercial accountability.
- A strong track record in business development, revenue generation, commercial management, strategic partnerships and organizational growth.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate strategies that deliver business growth and financial sustainability.
- Experience working with Boards of Directors, investors, financial institutions, development partners and other strategic stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing organizational transformation.
- Experience in one or more of the following sectors will be an advantage: healthcare, hospitality, consulting, infrastructure, ICT, financial services, development finance or other diversified commercial enterprises.
- Experience in a faith-based, social enterprise or purpose-driven organization will be an added advantage.
Other Requirements
- Demonstrable understanding of the Companies Act, 2015, corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements applicable to commercial entities in Kenya.
- Must satisfy the applicable integrity and leadership requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Must be a Christian and able to authentically demonstrate alignment with CHAK’s Christian values and faith-based mandate.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required by the business.
Application Procedure
Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs 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 provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving all applications is 9th September 2026
NB: By applying for this position, I hereby consent CHAK to collect, store and process my information. I understand that I may withdraw my consent by withdrawing my application.
Senior Program Officer, Laboratory Systems Strengthening – Daraja Project
Reporting to: Senior Technical Advisor – Health Systems Strengthening & Transition
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
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Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer, Laboratory Systems Strengthening will provide overall technical leadership, coordination, and oversight of laboratory systems strengthening activities across the fifteen (15) counties supported by the CHAK Daraja Project. Working under the CMAT® county mentorship and transition model, the position will focus on sustaining timely, quality-assured HIV and TB diagnostics; ensuring uninterrupted availability of laboratory commodities; strengthening laboratory quality management systems; and progressively transferring laboratory leadership, quality improvement, and diagnostic network oversight to County Laboratory Coordinators and County Health Management Teams (CHMTs). The role reports to the Senior Technical Advisor – Health Systems Strengthening & Transition and contributes directly to the project’s milestone-based results under the Fixed Amount Award.
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Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide overall technical leadership, coordination, and oversight of laboratory systems strengthening across the 15 counties supported by the CHAK Daraja Project, in line with Objective 2 of the project’s Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Support county integrated specimen referral system operations, including use of the KenyaEMR e-manifest to track sample movement, monitor turnaround time (TAT), and reduce specimen rejection rates.
- Coordinate last-mile delivery of viral load (VL) sample collection materials, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) kits, laboratory commodities, and External Quality Assurance/Proficiency Testing (PT) panels to supported facilities.
- Support county-level forecasting, quantification, and budgeting for laboratory and sample-collection commodities, working through county commodity allocation committees to maintain adequate testing supplies and prevent stock-outs.
- Strengthen laboratory quality management systems through internal quality control, participation in External Quality Assurance (EQA)/PT schemes, Rapid Testing Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement (LCQI), and support facilities to prepare for laboratory accreditation.
- Support pooled, site-based training of laboratory personnel on point-of-care diagnostic platforms, including CD4 Visitect, HIV/syphilis/Hepatitis B rapid test kit panels, and m-PIMA Viral Load and EID-PCR testing.
- Sustain equipment functionality through planned preventive maintenance schedules, biosafety cabinet certification, and county-led super-user mentorship for GeneXpert, TrueNat, and other molecular diagnostic platforms.
- Lead biosafety and biosecurity capacity building, including staff orientation on safe sample handling, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) monitoring, laboratory waste management, and occupational exposure reporting through county IPC structures.
- Work in close collaboration with County Laboratory Coordinators to progressively transfer leadership for specimen referral, equipment management, quality improvement, and diagnostic network optimisation to county health systems, consistent with the project’s CMAT® model.
- Monitor and report on laboratory systems performance indicators and milestone deliverables, ensuring data-driven decision-making and timely, accurate reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor – Health Systems Strengthening & Transition and the DOS Grants Officer Representative (GOR), as required.
- Represent CHAK in county Technical Working Groups (TWGs), laboratory technical forums, and coordination meetings with County Health Management Teams (CHMTs), the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB), and national reference laboratories.
- Travel frequently to supported health facilities across the project’s 15 counties to provide on-site technical support, supervision, and mentorship to facility- and county-level laboratory personnel.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field; a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related discipline is an added advantage.
- Current registration and a valid practising license with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience in laboratory systems strengthening, quality management, or diagnostics within HIV/TB programs, at least three (3) of which in a technical leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience working on a USG- or other donor-funded HIV/TB program, with hands-on knowledge of PEPFAR laboratory quality standards and reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of national laboratory information and data systems, including KHIS, LIS, DHIS2, and TaifaCare/KenyaEMR.
- Practical experience with molecular diagnostic platforms (GeneXpert, TrueNat) and point-of-care testing technologies.
- Familiarity with External Quality Assurance/Proficiency Testing (EQA/PT) schemes, RTCQI/LCQI processes, and laboratory accreditation preparation (e.g., SLIPTA).
- Prior experience mentoring county- or facility-level laboratory personnel and working with County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) and County Laboratory Coordinators is strongly preferred.
- Valid driving license and willingness to travel frequently and extensively to field sites, consistent with the position’s split Nairobi–Meru duty station and 15-county coverage area.
Required skills and competencies
- Strong technical writing, data analysis, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, mentorship, and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with county government officials, FBO facility leadership, and national reference institutions.
- High level of integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to CHAK’s mission and values.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet milestone-linked deadlines under a results-based (Fixed Amount Award) funding model.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with laboratory and health data systems and standard office software.
Application Procedure
Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs 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 provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving all applications is 11th September 2026
NB: By applying for this position, I hereby consent CHAK to collect, store and process my information. I understand that I may withdraw my consent by withdrawing my application.