Programs & Advocacy Intern

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 postmeeting 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 wellstructured 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

Interested candidates should submit the following  by 20th April 2026 with the subject line: "Application – Job Title":

• Updated CV/Resume
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role, your background, and what you hope to contribute to KHF
• Copies of academic certificates and any relevant professional documents

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.