Working for St John Ambulance

By working for St John Kenya you are contributing your skills and experience to address emergency health issues and help engage Kenyans in improving personal safety. You will also gain the satisfaction that comes from making a real difference in the life of others, work for a leader in the field that pursues best practice in emergency management, and become part of a professional team united by commitment to shared values

As an equal opportunities employer, St John Ambulance Kenya is committed to recruiting the best and brightest staff to help us continue to provide the highest level of service of humanity to all the people living in Kenya, schools, churches, our government, and corporates.

Current Job Opportunity.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

St John Ambulance is a first aid and health charity organization incorporated in Kenya under the St John Ambulance of Kenya Act, Cap. 259 of the laws of Kenya with mandates to provide emergency medical care and promote charitable works aimed at reducing human suffering, and to provide technical support to the medical services in the country among other functions. The Organization is looking for a Program Manager to serve at the Headquarter Office.

Overall Job Purpose

The Community Health Program Manager will be responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of donor-funded community health programs in Kenya. This role entails overseeing project lifecycles, engaging stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor and national health guidelines, managing program teams, and delivering high-impact, sustainable health outcomes at the community level.

Key roles and responsibilities

  • Lead the development of project concepts, proposals, and budgets in alignment with donor priorities and national health strategies.
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the rollout of community health projects, including emergency trauma clinics, health education, and emergency response programs.
  • Ensure programs are implemented on time, within scope and budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Coordinate with partners, government ministries, county health departments, and community stakeholders to align program activities with local needs.
  • Recruit, manage, and mentor project staff including clinicians, nurses, community health promoters (CHPs), field officers, and program officers.
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools for effective data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Oversee program budgets, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and internal financial policies.
  • Represent the organization in donor meetings, technical working groups, and relevant forums.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, government agencies, and NGOs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in managing donor-funded health or community development programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, donor relations, and project budgeting.
  • Strong understanding of Kenya’s health systems, community strategy, and public health priorities.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience working with county governments and community-based organizations.
  • Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified and interested applicants are invited to send an application letter and a curriculum vitae quoting the job title on the subject line to recruit@stjohnkenya.org by 30th June 2025. Candidates are required to state salary expectations in the application Letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.