Application Guide

How to Apply for Country Director - Amref Health Africa in Kenya

at Amref Health Africa

🏢 About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is unique as the largest African-based international health development organization, founded in 1957 with deep roots in the continent. It stands out for its community-led, people-centered approach to health systems and focus on addressing social determinants of health, offering the opportunity to drive meaningful change from within Africa rather than as an external entity.

About This Role

As Country Director for Amref Health Africa in Kenya, you'll lead the organization's strategic direction, financial sustainability, and program impact in its home country. This role involves catalyzing community-led primary healthcare systems, championing digital transformation and AI for health system efficiency, and serving as the principal spokesperson to deepen government, donor, and private-sector partnerships.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve strategic meetings with the Senior Management Team on program performance and financial sustainability, engaging with government officials on policy alignment, reviewing data analytics from digital health initiatives, and representing Amref at donor or partnership meetings to secure funding and amplify impact. You'd balance operational oversight with high-level relationship building and strategic planning.

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🎯 Who Amref Health Africa Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in senior leadership roles within international development or public health in Africa, with specific expertise in primary healthcare (PHC) and universal health coverage (UHC) systems
  • Demonstrated success in financial management, diversified revenue generation, and innovative financing mechanisms for scale in development contexts
  • Strong track record in digital health transformation, data science, or AI applications for improving health decision-making and system efficiency
  • Exceptional partnership-building skills with government, donors, and private sector in Kenya or East Africa, with policy influence experience

📝 Tips for Applying to Amref Health Africa

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Quantify your impact on PHC/UHC outcomes in previous roles—specifically mention metrics related to community-led health systems strengthening

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Highlight any experience with Amref's specific focus areas: social determinants of health, ESG excellence, or blended financing models

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Demonstrate your understanding of Kenya's health landscape by referencing specific policies, partnerships, or challenges in your application materials

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Showcase digital health or AI experience with concrete examples of how you've used technology to improve health system efficiency

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Emphasize your African leadership experience and how it aligns with Amref's African-based, community-led philosophy

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience strengthening PHC/UHC systems in African contexts, with measurable outcomes', "How you've successfully built and managed diverse revenue streams and ensured financial sustainability in development organizations", 'Examples of your leadership in digital transformation or data-driven decision-making in health programs', 'Your track record in building high-level partnerships with Kenyan government, donors, and private sector']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Amref's current programs and partnerships in Kenya—particularly their PHC/UHC initiatives and digital health projects
  • → Kenya's health policy landscape, including Universal Health Coverage roadmap and primary healthcare reforms
  • → Amref's 2023-2030 strategy and how the Kenya country office contributes to organizational goals
  • → Recent Amref publications or position papers on social determinants of health, digital health, or health financing in Africa

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Your strategy for strengthening community-led PHC systems in Kenya while integrating social determinants of health
2 How you would champion digital transformation and AI at Amref Kenya to improve health system efficiency
3 Your approach to financial sustainability through diversified revenue and innovative financing in a development context
4 Specific examples of how you've influenced health policy or shaped discourse in the PHC/UHC space
5 Your leadership philosophy for building a high-performing, values-led culture in a diverse African organization
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic development experience without specific focus on African contexts or community-led health approaches
  • Overemphasis on technical health expertise without demonstrating strategic leadership and financial management capabilities
  • Failing to show understanding of Amref's unique position as an African-based organization versus international NGOs

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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