Internship Opportunities at Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)

Role Summary

KHF is seeking a motivated Pharmacist to join our team as an Intern. The intern will support KHF's advocacy efforts on pharmaceutical pricing, importation, local manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist seeking exposure to health policy, private-sector advocacy, and healthcare systems strengthening beyond clinical practice

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting policy briefs, white papers, position papers, and technical documents on pharmaceutical and supply chain matters.
• Support KHF's engagement with regulatory bodies such as the Pharmacy and
• Poisons Board (PPB) and other relevant government agencies.
• Contribute to KHF's advocacy efforts on pharmaceutical pricing, importation, local manufacturing, and supply chain resilience.
• Conduct desk research, literature reviews, and compile data to support evidencebased advocacy.
• Support the organization and logistics of sector meetings, forums, and multistakeholder convenings.
• Attend meetings, record accurate minutes, and follow up on action points.
• Assist in preparing presentations, briefing notes, and background documents for meetings.
• Support the coordination of internal and external communications.
• Assist with any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Strong interest in health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear, concise documents.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Prior exposure to supply chain, public health, or policy work is an added advantage.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in health policy development and private sector advocacy.
• Exposure to high-level stakeholder engagements, including government,
• development partners, and industry leaders.
• Mentorship from experienced health systems professionals.
• Certificate of internship completion from KHF upon successful completion.

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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