Careers at Penda Health

Job Summary: 

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to neonates, infants, children & adolescents.  This role involves diagnosing and managing a variety of pediatric conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of patients.

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver excellent patient care by promptly addressing concerns and performing thorough assessments, including history and physical exams for pediatric patients.
• Diagnose, manage, and develop individualized care plans for pediatric illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, including emergency care and stabilization.
• Educate and counsel parents on child health, development, nutrition, and preventive care, as well as chronic condition management and follow-up.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure comprehensive care and refer patients to specialists or inpatient care when necessary.
• Stay updated on pediatric practices and protocols to ensure high-quality care. 

Requirements: 

• At least 1-year post-training experience in Pediatrics.
• A Higher National Diploma in Pediatrics.
• A Basic Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

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Role Summary:

• This is a key clinical position that will provide a critical impact on our ability to provide comprehensive primary care to our patients. We are looking for individuals who can ensure an outstanding patient experience while providing the highest quality Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and process prescriptions from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to Penda policies while dispensing medications to patients.  
• Maintain vigilance over drug storage conditions by recording fridge and room temperatures. Regularly monitor pharmaceutical expiry dates and manage general supplies accordingly.
• Implement strict protocols for the maintenance and documentation of DDA (Dangerous Drugs Act) regulated medications.
• Conduct monthly stock takes in alignment with policy guidelines. Keep a record and manage all drug stocks received from the central store, those issued to clients, and remaining stocks.
• Collaborate with clinical officers to ensure the safe, economical, and rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Strive to exceed patient expectations by going above and beyond to meet their needs while maintaining the highest standards of patient dignity and experience.

Key requirements and attributes 

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical training institution.
• Be registered with the pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Have a valid Practicing license
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferably in a busy hospital setup.
• Great team player who can collaborate with other team members to offer the best outcomes to the patient
• Ability to work under minimum supervision. 
• Strong commitment to the care of patients and great customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Kiswahili.

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About the Role

• We’re looking for a Senior Procurement & Operations Manager to lead procurement, asset, facilities, and operational functions across Penda Health. You’ll drive supplier performance and operational excellence, keep our clinical and corporate sites running efficiently, and strengthen the controls and accountability that let us scale safely. This is a senior leadership role balancing cost, risk, resilience, and service delivery — with two direct reports (Procurement Officers and the Assets & Facilities Manager) and real influence over how the organization sources, spends, and operates.

Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations — from medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to services and operational supplies — ensuring compliance, value for money, and uninterrupted supply. Build procurement strategies, governance frameworks, and sourcing approaches that optimize cost and quality. Lead strategic supplier negotiations, set procurement KPIs, and use market intelligence and analytics to drive continuous improvement.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Own supplier selection, strategic partnerships, contract awards, and vendor consolidation decisions.
• Monitor vendor performance, resolve escalations, and identify opportunities for stronger, more consolidated supplier relationships.

Operations, Assets & Facilities

• Provide oversight of asset lifecycle management, facilities operations, and infrastructure projects across all sites, ensuring they’re safe, compliant, and ready to support high-quality care.
• Drive asset optimization, maintenance programs, and capital planning.

Operational Controls & Financial Stewardship

• Partner with the warehouse team to strengthen inventory governance and risk management.
• Manage budgets under your docket, lead procurement savings initiatives, and ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Proactively manage procurement, supplier, infrastructure, and operational risks.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing procurement and infrastructure teams.
• Support medical centre expansion initiatives and cross-functional operational excellence programs.
• Partner with clinical, finance, and operations leaders to align priorities and influence resource allocation decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS, KISM, CPSP-K, or equivalent)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or facilities/asset management, including at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong strategic procurement and supplier management skills
• Experience across operations, asset, and facilities management
• Solid grounding in financial and risk management
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management ability
• A results-driven, accountable, continuous-improvement mindset