Application Guide
How to Apply for National Coordinator
at Amref Health Africa
🏢 About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organization, founded in 1957 with deep roots in community health transformation across 35 African countries. What makes Amref unique is its commitment to community-driven, people-centered health systems and addressing social determinants of health, with over 180 programs impacting 40+ million people. Working here means contributing to sustainable health change in Africa through locally-led solutions rather than external interventions.
About This Role
As National Coordinator for Amref in Burkina Faso, you'll lead program implementation and coordination for community health, nutrition, and protection initiatives in a country where Amref has been active since 2021. This role is impactful because you'll be responsible for positioning Amref as a key technical actor in Burkina Faso's health landscape, directly contributing to strengthening community health systems in a region with significant health challenges. You'll bridge headquarters strategy with local implementation while building partnerships with national stakeholders.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual meetings with Nairobi headquarters to align on strategy, coordinating with field teams in Burkina Faso on program implementation challenges, and engaging with local government health officials to strengthen partnerships. You'll likely spend time analyzing program data, developing reports on community health outcomes, and planning how to better integrate nutrition and protection components into existing health programs.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Amref Health Africa Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years experience in health program coordination in West Africa, specifically in community health, nutrition, or protection sectors
- Demonstrates fluency in French (Burkina Faso's official language) and strong understanding of local health systems and cultural contexts
- Possesses proven experience in stakeholder engagement with government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations in Burkina Faso or similar contexts
- Shows ability to work remotely while effectively coordinating field teams and maintaining program quality across distributed locations
📝 Tips for Applying to Amref Health Africa
Highlight specific experience with community health systems in West Africa, particularly Burkina Faso if you have it
Demonstrate understanding of Amref's 'people-centered health systems' approach with concrete examples from your past work
Show how you've worked remotely while maintaining strong field coordination and program quality
Include metrics showing your impact on community health outcomes in previous roles
Reference Amref's specific focus areas in Burkina Faso (community health, nutrition, protection) and how your experience aligns
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your direct experience with community health systems in West Africa and understanding of Burkina Faso's health landscape", 'Examples of successfully coordinating multi-stakeholder health programs remotely or in challenging environments', "Alignment with Amref's mission of 'catalyzing people-centered health systems' and addressing social determinants of health", "How you've contributed to making health systems more accountable to communities in previous roles"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Amref's specific programs and achievements in Burkina Faso since 2021
- → Burkina Faso's current health priorities, challenges, and key stakeholders in community health
- → Amref's 'people-centered health systems' framework and how it differs from traditional approaches
- → The social determinants of health affecting communities in Burkina Faso specifically
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic applications that don't address Amref's specific community-driven approach or Burkina Faso context
- Focusing only on clinical health experience without demonstrating understanding of community health systems
- Failing to show how you'd work effectively in a remote role while coordinating field-based programs
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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