Programs & Advocacy Intern

Kenya Healthcare Federation is hiring an Intern in Nairobi. Support our Secretariat by drafting documents, coordinating events, and managing correspondence. We need someone from healthcare, business, social sciences, or law with strong communication and who’s highly organized. You’ll gain exposure to health policy, work with senior leaders, and get mentorship. If you are a recent graduate eager to contribute to Kenya’s health sector, apply today.

About Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)

Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) is the Health Sector Board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). KHF serves as the apex body representing private healthcare sector players in Kenya, including manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and healthcare professionals. KHF advocates for an enabling environment for the private health sector and works to strengthen Kenya’s health system through policy engagement, partnerships, and sector coordination.

Position Overview

Position: Intern
Duration: 3 Months (with possibility of extension based on performance)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with occasional field assignments)
Remuneration: Stipend offered

Role Summary

KHF is seeking a dynamic and versatile Intern to support the Secretariat across a range of functions. This intern role is open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, including healthcare (clinical officers, doctors, nurses), business (marketing, communications, management), social sciences, public health, law, and related fields. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, an interest in the health sector, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting policy briefs, white papers, position papers, concept notes, proposals, and other technical documents.
• Support the planning, logistics, and coordination of KHF meetings, forums, workshops, and events.
• Attend meetings and stakeholder engagements, take accurate minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, presentations, and talking points for KHF leadership.
• Help coordinate multi-stakeholder convenings, including government, development partners, and private sector actors.
• Manage correspondence, filing, scheduling, and logistical coordination.
• Support the preparation and distribution of meeting packs, agendas, and post-meeting reports.
• Assist with any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. Suitable candidates may include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B Com) with a focus in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Medical degree or clinical training with interest in health systems and policy.
• Degree in Public Health, Health Management, Social Sciences, Communications, law, or a related discipline.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce well-structured documents.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Genuine interest in Kenya’s health sector, health policy, and private sector engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

What You Will Gain

• Broad exposure to health sector policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement at national and county levels.
• Experience working with senior officials, development partners, and private sector executives.
• Mentorship and professional development support from an experienced team.
• Networking opportunities within Kenya’s healthcare ecosystem.
• Certificate of internship completion from KHF upon successful completion.