Vacancies at Tenwek Hospital

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Support the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors (foundations, individuals, corporates, faith-based partners)
• Manage assigned donor portfolios and communication schedules
• Support donor visits, briefings, and engagement activities

Proposal Development & Grants Management

• Coordinate proposal development, including drafting narrative sections, budgets (with finance), and supporting documentation
• Track submission deadlines and funding cycles
• Support grant management, reporting schedules, and compliance requirements

Medical & Programmatic Liaison

• Work closely with clinical departments to translate medical programs into compelling donor-ready narratives
• Gather program data, patient stories, and outcomes in collaboration with medical teams

Reporting & Stewardship

• Prepare donor reports, impact updates, and presentations
• Maintain accurate grant and donor records
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to donor funding

Systems & Data

• Maintain fundraising trackers, pipelines, and dashboards
• Support CRM/database upkeep and reporting
• Contribute to institutional learning and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Development Studies, Public Health, Health Sciences, Communications, Business or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in public health, development, or nonprofit management is an added advantage.

3 years of experience in:

• Fundraising, development, grants management, or partnerships OR
• Health program coordination with strong donor or reporting exposure
• Experience supporting proposal development and donor reporting
• Familiarity with donor compliance and restricted funding preferred

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Responsibilities

Specialist Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level assessment, diagnosis and management of adult patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Conduct specialist outpatient clinics and consultant ward rounds.
• Review and manage patients admitted under Internal Medicine and provide specialist consultations to other clinical departments.
• Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans based on current evidence-based clinical practice.
• Manage patients with multiple comorbidities and coordinate multidisciplinary care where required.

Clinical Leadership and Governance

• Provide clinical leadership to Medical Officers, residents, interns and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development, review and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and participate in mortality and morbidity reviews, clinical audits and case conferences.
• Identify clinical risks and initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote adherence to patient safety, infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical governance standards.

Quality Improvement and Patient Outcomes

• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at reducing preventable mortality, complications, readmissions and unnecessary length of stay.
• Support appropriate utilization of diagnostic investigations, medicines, beds and other hospital resources.
• Participate in development and monitoring of departmental quality indicators.
• Promote timely patient review, treatment planning and discharge processes.

Teaching, Training and Mentorship

• Provide bedside teaching, clinical supervision and mentorship to Medical Officers, residents, interns and students.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME), grand rounds, clinical conferences and departmental teaching programmes.
• Assess clinical competencies of trainees as required.
• Promote continuous professional development and a culture of lifelong learning.
• Support development of clinical leadership capability among junior clinicians.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Participate in clinical research relevant to Internal Medicine and hospital priorities.
• Promote translation of research findings and current clinical evidence into patient care.
• Participate in scientific conferences, presentations and publications where appropriate.
• Support research and academic activities undertaken by trainees and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or equivalent recognized postgraduate specialist qualification
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience in Internal Medicine in a recognized healthcare institution.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex adult medical conditions.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Previous experience in a teaching/referral hospital is desirable.

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Responsibilities

• Teach assigned subjects according to the curriculum set by the regulatory body, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all required topics.
• Prepare all exams and marking schemes for the topics taught in each trimester/block and submit them to the head of the department for approval.
• Submit all marking schemes to the head of the department for review before marking any exams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Evaluate students after each trimester/block using the Behavioural Theoretical Assessment Form to monitor and support their progress.
• Assist students working in the wards to successfully complete assigned criteria during each placement, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Assist students in their research projects as assigned by the Principal or Research Lecturer, offering mentorship and expertise.
• Maintain supportive communication with students, addressing their academic and personal concerns to foster a positive learning environment.
• Carry out responsibilities according to the scheduled timetable, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend college meetings as assigned, such as lecturers' meetings, to stay informed and contribute to the academic community.
• Maintain personal spiritual growth and assist in the spiritual growth of students, promoting a holistic approach to education.
• Act as a Class Advisor as assigned by the Principal or head of the department, providing guidance and support to the students in that class.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal or head of the department, contributing to the overall success and operation of the college.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science-Nursing or related field from a recognized Institution
• Tutor Certificate
• License from Nursing Council of Kenya or TVET.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in TVET institutions or related field; clinical experience is an added advantage.