Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, Education, Research Methods, or related field
  
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in medical related fields such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine, laboratory science
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in education research, advocacy, or health systems strengthening.
  
• Familiarity with CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.
  
• Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.
  

Competencies

• Strong research and analytical skills.
  
• Advocacy and communication abilities.
  
• Knowledge of innovative teaching methods and digital pedagogy.
  
• Gender-responsive and equity-focused approach.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  

Education and Implementation Research Support

• Assist in designing and conducting CMD-focused educational and implementation research projects.
  
• Support faculty and student engagement in research activities, ensuring inclusivity and gender responsiveness.
  
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of research findings to inform institutional teaching policies and national CMD strategies.
  

Advocacy at MTCs Level

• Lead advocacy initiatives within CHAK MTCs to adopt innovative teaching methods such as digital, blended, and simulation-based learning.
  
• Promote increased institutional investment in CMD education and research.
  
• Engage with CHAK MTC leadership, faculty, and students to build support for curriculum reforms and innovative pedagogy.
  

Capacity Building

• Support training workshops and mentorship programs to strengthen faculty and student research capacity.
  
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to embed a culture of evidence-based advocacy within MTCs.
  

Collaboration & Networking

• Work closely with partners (CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya) to align research and advocacy priorities.
  
• Strengthen collaboration across CHAK MTCs to ensure consistent adoption of innovative teaching practices.
  

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track progress of research and advocacy initiatives at the institutional level.
  
• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for inclusion in program documentation.
  
• Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications.