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.
Programme Manager
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Supervision: Programme Officer and M&E Officer; provides programme oversight to all project functions and consortium implementation
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
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Job Summary
Responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction and accountability for the Uzazi Salama programme, ensuring that programme objectives, deliverables and grant commitments are achieved to a high standard. The Programme Manager will lead programme planning and performance management; coordinate CHAK, Girl Effect, Kiambu County and other stakeholders; provide oversight of technical, monitoring and financial performance; and ensure that community, facility, health-system and digital interventions are implemented as an integrated programme. The PM is the technical lead for the project and shall support supervision and capacity building functions of the programme. The position will serve as the principal programme liaison with M-PESA Foundation and senior county stakeholders and will be accountable for programme quality, risk management, compliance, sustainability and achievement of results.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic, technical and managerial leadership for the Uzazi Salama programme and remain accountable for achievement of approved objectives, milestones and results.
- Lead development, approval and periodic review of annual and quarterly workplans, implementation priorities and programme performance targets.
- Provide oversight of programme implementation across community, facility, county health system and digital workstreams, ensuring coherence and alignment with RMNCAH priorities.
- Supervise and provide direction to the Programme Officer and M&E Officer, and coordinate closely with finance and other technical functions to ensure effective programme delivery.
- Promote evidence use, learning, innovation and documentation of programme results to support sustainability and potential scale-up of the Uzazi Salama model.
- Coordinate performance and accountability of consortium and implementation partners, including CHAK, Girl Effect, county structures and other programme stakeholders.
- Review programme performance, expenditure, implementation risks and emerging issues, and institute timely corrective or adaptive management actions.
- Serve as the primary programme liaison with M-PESA Foundation and represent the programme in high-level engagements with Kiambu County leadership, Ministry of Health and other strategic stakeholders.
- Ensure programme implementation complies with approved grant requirements, CHAK policies, relevant government standards and agreed quality-assurance mechanisms.
- Guide preparation and quality review of programme plans, technical reports, donor reports, presentations and other key programme deliverables.
- Oversee programme transition and sustainability planning, including alignment of priority interventions with county plans, budgets and existing service-delivery systems.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the role as may be assigned by the supervisor.
- Coordinates capacity strengthening functions of the programme
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Reproductive Health, Midwifery or another relevant health discipline.
- A master’s degree in public health, Health Systems Management, Reproductive Health, Project Management or related field would be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional registration/licensure where applicable
Required Skills & Competencies
- At least 5-7 years’ progressive experience in RMNCAH, MNCH, reproductive health, family planning or related health programmes.
- At least 3–5 years in a programme management or senior technical leadership role.
- Demonstrable experience managing donor-funded health programmes.
- Experience working with Kenya’s national and county health systems.
- Experience in facility-based and community-based RMNCAH programming.
- Experience in quality improvement and supportive supervision.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary programme teams.
- Experience working with government, faith-based organisations and development partners.
- High level of initiative, integrity, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to CHAK’s mission, values, and the broader goals of improving health outcomes through faith-based approaches
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 14th October 2026
General Terms and Conditions
Equal opportunity employer. CHAK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, disability, marital status or any other status protected under the Constitution of Kenya and the Employment Act, 2007.
Shortlisting and feedback. Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two (2) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
No fees charged. CHAK does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, whether for application, shortlisting, interview, medical examination or placement, and does not request payment for any recruitment-related service. Any person purporting to solicit money on behalf of CHAK should be reported to hr@chak.or.ke and to the police.
Canvassing. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Safeguarding. CHAK is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, and successful candidates will be required to adhere to CHAK’s safeguarding and code of conduct policies.
Data protection. By submitting an application, you consent to CHAK collecting, processing and retaining your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019. Your data will be handled confidentially, will not be shared with third parties without your consent except as required by law, and will be retained only for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment.
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.
Programme Officer
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Supervision: Coordinates day-to-day work of field teams, facilitators and activity-specific personnel as assigned
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
OPEN
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Job Summary
Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day implementation of Uzazi Salama activities and ensuring that approved workplans are translated into timely action at county, facility and community levels. Working under the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will organize and follow up implementation schedules, trainings, supportive supervision, community and faith-sector engagement, referral-strengthening activities, quality-improvement initiatives and programme meetings. The role will maintain close working relationships with county counterparts and implementing teams, track completion of activities and action points, identify operational bottlenecks and ensure that implementation documentation and routine programme reports are complete and up to date.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of approved programme activities in accordance with the programme workplan, budget and agreed timelines.
- Translate annual and quarterly workplans into detailed activity schedules and coordinate logistics, participation and follow-up for programme activities.
- Coordinate implementation of health-worker trainings, mentorship and supportive supervision, community dialogues, faith-leader engagement, referral-strengthening and quality-improvement activities.
- Maintain regular operational communication with county, sub-county, facility, community and partner teams to support smooth implementation and timely resolution of routine issues.
- Track activity completion, deliverables, implementation milestones and action points, and provide regular implementation updates to the Programme Manager.
- Identify operational delays, implementation bottlenecks and emerging field issues and escalate matters requiring management or strategic action to the Programme Manager.
- Support preparation of activity concepts, agendas, participant lists, meeting materials, field schedules and other programme implementation documentation.
- Work with the M&E Officer to ensure activity outputs and programme data are captured accurately and that implementation teams respond to identified performance gaps.
- Work with the Programme Accountant to ensure planned activities are supported by timely financial and administrative processes and that activity accountabilities are completed promptly.
- Document implementation experiences, lessons, good practices and field feedback to inform programme improvement and reporting.
- Contribute to preparation of routine programme reports, presentations, meeting minutes and partner updates.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the role as may be assigned by the Programme Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Nursing/Medical qualification (Diploma or Degree) in a relevant field.
Required Skills and Competencies
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in successful field implementation of RMNCAH programs in Kenya.
- Demonstrable skills in rolling out approaches that result in improved uptake of services for, reproductive health, maternal health and family planning.
- Experience conducting training and capacity building related to data quality, data dissemination and information use, and other M&E related issues for health facility staff is critical.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform; ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously.
- Experience working on large donor-funded projects preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Strong writing skills, including writing of reports.
- High level of initiative, integrity, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to CHAK’s mission, values, and the broader goals of improving health outcomes through faith-based approaches.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is engaged. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
The closing date for receiving all applications is 14th October 2026
General Terms and Conditions
Equal opportunity employer. CHAK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, disability, marital status or any other status protected under the Constitution of Kenya and the Employment Act, 2007.
Shortlisting and feedback. Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two (2) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
No fees charged. CHAK does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, whether for application, shortlisting, interview, medical examination or placement, and does not request payment for any recruitment-related service. Any person purporting to solicit money on behalf of CHAK should be reported to hr@chak.or.ke and to the police.
Canvassing. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Safeguarding. CHAK is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, and successful candidates will be required to adhere to CHAK’s safeguarding and code of conduct policies.
Data protection. By submitting an application, you consent to CHAK collecting, processing and retaining your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019. Your data will be handled confidentially, will not be shared with third parties without your consent except as required by law, and will be retained only for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment.
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.
Programme Officer
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Energy-Health Nexus Pilot Programme
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
OPEN
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Job Summary
Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day implementation of the Energy-Health Nexus Pilot Programme, CHAK’s solar and battery energy solution pilot for its member health facilities, ensuring that approved workplans, review-gate deliverables and RVO/GIZ reporting requirements are translated into timely action at facility, Energy Supply Company (ESCO) and stakeholder levels. Working under the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will organise and follow up implementation schedules, facility entry meetings, energy audit data collection, ESCO coordination, installation and monitoring activities, and stakeholder engagement with government, county and development partners. The role will maintain close working relationships with pilot facilities, the ESCO partner, the Energy Expert Consultant and CHAK’s finance and communications functions, track completion of activities and deliverables, identify operational bottlenecks, and ensure that implementation documentation and routine programme reports are complete and up to date.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of approved pilot activities in accordance with the programme workplan, budget, phase deliverables and agreed review-gate timelines.
- Translate the phased implementation plan (ESCO selection & data collection; technical, financial and legal structuring; EPC and installation; monitoring and scale preparation) into detailed activity schedules, and coordinate logistics and follow-up for facility and stakeholder activities.
- Coordinate facility entry meetings, Facility Participation Agreement signing, and the collection of energy audit data (utility bills, generator fuel logs, equipment inventories) from pilot facilities, and support installation and retrieval of temporary energy monitoring equipment.
- Maintain regular operational communication with pilot facility leadership, the ESCO partner, the Energy Expert Consultant, and CHAK’s Finance and Communications teams to support smooth implementation and timely resolution of routine issues.
- Support coordination of stakeholder and partner engagements, including meetings with the Ministry of Energy, EPRA, KPLC, county health departments and development finance institutions, and logistics for programme events such as the Netherlands energy access symposium.
- Track activity completion, deliverables, implementation milestones and action points against the programme timeline, and provide regular implementation updates to the Programme Manager.
- Identify operational delays, implementation bottlenecks and emerging field issues, and escalate matters requiring management or strategic action to the Programme Manager.
- Support preparation of activity concepts, agendas, participant lists, meeting materials, field schedules and other programme implementation documentation, including materials for RVO/GIZ review gates.
- Work with the Finance Officer to ensure planned activities are supported by timely financial and administrative processes and that activity accountabilities, including ESCO contract deliverables, are completed promptly.
- Document implementation experience, lessons learned, good practice and field feedback, including facility case studies and performance data (e.g. bill reduction, uptime), to inform programme improvement, donor reporting and the scale-up narrative.
- Contribute to preparation of routine programme reports, presentations, meeting minutes and partner updates, including inputs to RVO/GIZ progress reports.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the role as may be assigned by the Programme Manager.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering/Renewable Energy, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 2–3 years’ experience coordinating donor-funded projects; prior exposure to energy access, infrastructure or ESCO/PPP-financed programmes is an added advantage.
Required skills and competencies
- Working understanding of solar PV/battery storage systems and ESCO or energy-as-a-service financing models is desirable.
- Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills, able to work effectively with technical consultants, government agencies, facility leadership and development partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with donor reporting formats and requirements (e.g. RVO/GIZ) is an added advantage.
- High level of initiative, integrity and ability to work with minimal supervision, including willingness to travel to pilot facility sites.
- Commitment to CHAK’s mission, values and the broader goal of expanding affordable, reliable clean energy access across the CHAK network of health facilities.
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 15th October 2026
General Terms and Conditions
Equal opportunity employer. CHAK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, disability, marital status or any other status protected under the Constitution of Kenya and the Employment Act, 2007.
Shortlisting and feedback. Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two (2) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
No fees charged. CHAK does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, whether for application, shortlisting, interview, medical examination or placement, and does not request payment for any recruitment-related service. Any person purporting to solicit money on behalf of CHAK should be reported to hr@chak.or.ke and to the police.
Canvassing. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Safeguarding. CHAK is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, and successful candidates will be required to adhere to CHAK’s safeguarding and code of conduct policies.
Data protection. By submitting an application, you consent to CHAK collecting, processing and retaining your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019. Your data will be handled confidentially, will not be shared with third parties without your consent except as required by law, and will be retained only for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment.
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.