Senior Program Officer – Medial Education, Simulation & Curriculum
Full time @Christian Health Association of Kenya posted 4 hours ago in Education/Training , in NGO/Non-Profit Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 9492
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry NGO/Non-Profit
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Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
Job Description
JOB ADVERT – SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER – MEDICAL EDUCATION, SIMULATION & CURRICULUM
OPEN
Reporting to:Â Program Lead
Duty Station:Â CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer will provide technical leadership in curriculum development, medical pedagogy, and simulation-based learning within CHAK Medical Training Colleges （MTCs）. This role is central to institutionalizing innovative teaching methods, strengthening faculty capacity, and embedding competency-based education that equips frontline health professionals with skills to prevent and manage cardiometabolic diseases （CMDs）.
Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Development
- Support design, review, and integration of inclusive CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs.
- Ensure curricula reflect principles of competency-based education and align with national health priorities and regulatory frameworks.
- Incorporate gender-responsive content, equity-focused modules, and locally relevant case studies
2. Medical Pedagogy Institutionalization
- Institutionalize modern medical pedagogy across CHAK MTCs, embedding innovative teaching approaches.
- Build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy, online blended learning, and inclusive teaching methods.
- Promote experiential learning and culturally responsive mentorship practices.
3. Simulation-Based Learning
- Lead the integration of simulation-based education into MTC training programs.
- Oversee acquisition, adaptation, and utilization of simulation tools and facilities.
- Train faculty and students in simulation methodologies to enhance practical skills and clinical readiness.
4. Capacity Strengthening
- Mentor faculty in curriculum design, pedagogy, and simulation techniques.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.
- Support continuous professional development for educators and clinical preceptors.
5. Collaboration and Advocacy
- Work closely with CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya to harmonize curriculum and pedagogy reforms.
- Advocate for increased investment in simulation infrastructure and innovative teaching methods.
- Represent CHAK MTCs in national and regional forums on medical education and pedagogy.
6. Monitoring and Reporting
- Track progress of curriculum reforms and simulation integration against program indicators.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies for dissemination.
- Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in medical education, Curriculum Development, Public Health, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum design, medical pedagogy, or simulation-based education.
- Work experience as a tutor in medical training colleges.
- Proven expertise in competency-based education and faculty development.
- Strong understanding of CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
- Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.
Competencies
- Curriculum design and pedagogical expertise.
- Simulation-based education leadership.
- Strong facilitation and training skills.
- Gender-responsive and equity-focused approach.
- Ability to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Performance Indicators
- Number of curricula revised and integrated with CMD content.
- Adoption of simulation-based learning across CHAK MTCs.
- Increased faculty capacity in medical pedagogy and innovative teaching methods.
- Evidence of institutionalization of competency-based education.
- Documented advocacy outcomes for investment in CMD education and simulation infrastructure.
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 27th February 2026
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