Transforming community health work into dignified, sustainable careers is at the heart of Amref Kenya’s latest regional initiative. The Programme Director role offers senior leaders the chance to guide a bold, multi-country programme that connects youth employment, health system strengthening, and inclusive economic growth.
This role leads the end-to-end delivery of a complex programme spanning five African countries. The Programme Director ensures that objectives around youth livelihoods, professionalization of community health roles, and system resilience are met—while maintaining strong governance and accountability across partners.
Strategic leadership defines the position. The Director continuously shapes and evolves programme strategy, responding to learning, performance data, and changing political or regulatory environments. With a strong focus on adaptive leadership, the role supports teams through uncertainty while maintaining clarity and alignment across countries.
Execution excellence is critical. The Programme Director provides executive oversight of programme delivery, holding country teams accountable for timelines, results, and quality. By strengthening consortium management capabilities and escalation processes, the role ensures smooth collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Partnership and ecosystem development are central to long-term impact. The Director builds high-value relationships with governments, regional bodies, donors, and private sector actors to unlock employment pathways and mobilize co-investment. These partnerships help position the programme as a scalable platform for innovation and policy influence.
Financial stewardship and risk management are embedded throughout the role. The Director oversees budgets, grant compliance, and investment decisions—balancing innovation with accountability. Robust risk management frameworks ensure operational, financial, and safeguarding risks are identified and mitigated proactively.
Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in international development or social enterprise. Experience in health systems, workforce development, or youth employment—combined with strong change leadership and financial judgment—is essential.
This role is ideal for leaders who can connect strategy with execution and who are motivated to create lasting, inclusive impact across Africa’s health and employment landscape.
