Program Officer – Education Research and Advocacy
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CHAK is hiring a Program Officer to support education and implementation research and lead advocacy within CHAK Medical Training Colleges in Nairobi. The role focuses on cardiometabolic disease education, innovative teaching methods, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration. A Bachelor's degree in a medical-related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.
- Lead education and implementation research for the PEP MTCs program
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods in CHAK Medical Training Colleges
- Collaborate with partners including KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya
- Bachelor's degree in a medical-related field required; Master's an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years' experience in research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening
- Application deadline: November 18, 2026
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Original source description
September 19, 2026
Nairobi
,
Kenya
Expiration date
November 18, 2026
3 Years
Gender
Both
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Job Description
Job description
The Program Officer will support the educational and implementation research agenda of the PEP MTCs program and lead advocacy efforts at the institutional level. The 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.
- Job
- & 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.
- 2.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
- and research.
- Engage with CHAK MTC leadership, faculty, and students to build support for curriculum reforms and innovative pedagogy.
- 3.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.
- 4.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.
- 5.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.
- Job
- and implementation research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening.
- Work
- and faculty development.
- Strong understanding of CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
Responsibilities
1.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical related fields such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine & Surgery, Medical Laboratory Sciences. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’
Experience
- in
- as a tutor in medical training colleges.
- Proven expertise in competency-based
- in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.
- Personal Attributes
- Gender-responsive and equity-focused leadership
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of innovative teaching methods and digital pedagogy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Advocacy and communication abilities.