Vacancies at Penda Health

About the Role: 

• Are you passionate about storytelling, content creation, and digital trends? Penda Health is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern to join our vibrant team! In this role, you’ll support the execution of creative and impactful marketing campaigns that elevate our brand, engage our audience, and improve patient experiences. This is a great opportunity for a proactive individual eager to gain hands-on experience in healthcare marketing and make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

• Create engaging digital content tailored for various platforms, including social media and digital ads.
• Support in managing  and monitoring  Penda’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, responding to comments/messages, and encouraging audience interaction.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan, shoot, and edit social media content.
• Monitor audience feedback and trends to inform future campaigns.
• Help maintain our strong brand presence on platforms like Google and Facebook by driving engagement and positive reviews.
• Support the development of branding materials like posters, flyers, and signage.
• Partner with Branch Managers to understand and support their advertising needs.
• Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and share insights with the team.

Who You Are

• Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Communication Studies or a related field.
• A creative and proactive individual with a genuine interest in digital marketing and healthcare.
• An excellent communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Well-versed in social media trends, audience engagement strategies, and basic digital analytics.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or video editing software.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in digital marketing within Kenya’s leading outpatient healthcare network.
• The opportunity to develop impactful content and run campaigns that improve healthcare access and awareness.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced and supportive marketing team.
• A chance to grow in a dynamic, purpose-driven organization that values creativity, innovation, and data-driven strategies.

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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: 

• Provide expert-level clinical care to infants, children, and adolescents in line with current pediatric guidelines and Penda Health standards.
• Perform thorough history taking and comprehensive physical examinations tailored to pediatric developmental stages
• Diagnose and manage both common and complex childhood illnesses, developmental issues, and chronic conditions.
• Develop and lead individualized, patient-centered care plans that incorporate medical, nutritional, and developmental interventions, while ensuring continuity of care through appropriate follow-up and active caregiver engagement.
• Provide emergency and acute care support by stabilizing acutely ill pediatric patients, guiding the team in pediatric emergency protocols, and initiating timely referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Educate parents and guardians on child health, nutrition, hygiene, and preventive measures.
• Work closely with general providers, nurses, lab, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure coordinated care.
• Mentor and support clinical development by guiding providers in pediatric care and sharing knowledge through CMEs, case reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, and comply with all relevant legal and ethical standards related to Clinical documentation, patient confidentiality, and privacy at Penda Health.
• Embrace and live the Penda Way by being a great teammate and going above and beyond to ensure your colleagues love their work; collaborate effectively with other colleagues and exceed expectations in your performance.
• Review pediatric clinical outcomes, participate in audits, and help shape strategies to improve child health services across branches.
• Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s purpose, vision, and values, while embracing the Penda Way.

Requirements: 

• At least 1 year of post-training experience in Pediatrics, either as a full-time or part-time consultant.
• Master's in Pediatrics and Child Health
• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision