Organization: MSF
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
Employment Type: Contract (12 months)
Job Type: Full-time,
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

The MSF Belgium (OCB) Medical Department provides strategic, technical, and normative support for quality medical care across global projects. The Health Promotion (HP) team supports community engagement and medical strategies through tailored tools, training, and mentoring. A new Regional HP role for South and Eastern Africa will assist projects in Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, focusing on diseases and vulnerable populations. This role offers context-specific guidance, supports HP staff development, and collaborates closely with SAMU and OCB teams.

Responsibilities

Professional Objective 1: Provide project-based HP/CE support to projects in the East Africa region: 

• Support to junior HP supervisors / managers in the countries of intervention 
• Develop rapid qualitative assessments and surveys (anthropological, Health Seeking Behaviors, perceptions, population needs, satisfaction with MSF services…) 
• Provide HPCE/PSEC strategic orientations  
• Implement of HPCE/PSEC strategy and recommendations 
• Organise HP-related training 
• Implement of technical HPCE/PSEC tools (health education tools, assessment tools, monitoring tools…) 

Professional Objective 2: Remote HP/CE support to projects in the region (office based) 

• Act as First line responder for technical questions from the projects. Regularly updating / linking with the HP-CE- Anthropology referent to ensure coherence with the HP Framework 
• Provide sensitization on the position and role of HP-CE-Anthropology to support operations 
• Provide input on the CE/HP strategies and implementation plans. Promote PSEC integration where relevant 
• Give technical feedback and input on tool creation and Digital Health Promotion (DHP) campaigns 
• Facilitate collaboration among HPs and other relevant MSF colleagues to share knowledge and co-create material 
• Brief and debrief the HP supervisor, HP activity manager, Project Medical Referent, Medical Coordinator, Project Coordinator and other technical team roles 
• Monitor the HP programs by maintaining regular contact and reviewing monthly/quarterly reports 
• Establish a mentoring or coaching relationship with junior HP supervisors / managers, depending on the needs 

Professional Objective 3: Contribute to the development of the general HP framework, supporting the development and functioning of the regional HP community: 

• Increase the capitalization of experience from the projects and actively contribute to the HP knowledge database and Community of Practice (COP) 
• Support engagement about HP in the region and across the movement within the COP through webinars, workshops, knowledge sharing and the co-creation of material in collaboration with relevant colleagues 
• Collaborate with other referents/focal points/departments regarding support for specific topics e.g SRH, Nutrition, Key Populations, Adolescents, Pediatrics, etc, as needed 
• Collaborate closely with the DHP team, as part of the HP  
• Support the organization of the annual international HP training 
• Support the HP Referent with specific technical files, linked to the region and/or a specific expertise (e.g. PSEC) from the region or globally 
• Participate in the HP support – core group monthly meetings, HP-related forums and circles, and other meetings 
• Participate in HP Reflection Days once a year (Referent + regional HP support focal points) 
• Provide backup support to the regional HP focal points as required 

Professional Objective 4: Continue to work on the further development of PSEC and its integration into HP as a specific approach 

• Capacitate HP colleagues on PSEC interventions, strategies and approaches (technical and programmatic aspects for Chronic Care patients and affected communities) via training and mentoring 
• Support the integration of PSEC into the HP framework and toolbox and contribute to training sessions, workshops, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Knowledge Base (KB) etc.  
• Participate in developing a comprehensive, patient-centered strategic approach to chronic care 
• Participate in, facilitate and actively contribute to PSEC intersection contact group meetings and forums, international training sessions, update of PSEC guidelines and tools 
• Monitor the effectiveness of PSEC integration into HP  

Requirements

Education & Experience 

• Master’s in social science (including sociology or anthropology), Public Health, with focus on health promotion, community health and engagement 
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in managing HP programs, of which at least 1 year with MSF as HP activity manager 
• A solid experience in qualitative methodology is required 
• Experience in patient support, education and counseling (HIV/TB/NCD and key population) is a strong asset 
• Experience in multiple contexts and experience with multiple health topics common to the region is an asset 

Competencies 

• Competencies related to mentoring: active listening skills, rapport building skills, ability to give / receive feedback, championing mentees, confidentiality 
• Able to work independently and in teams with multiple stakeholders 
• Reporting skills, able to write guidance documents 
• Excellent management skills 
• Proven training, coaching and mentoring skills 
• Capacity to analyze and synthesize multiple inputs 
• Rigorous, organized, able to prioritize and work within agreed timeline 
• Adaptation to changing circumstances and contexts 
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability 

Languages 

• Proficiency in English is mandatory 
• Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is a strong asset 

Conditions 

• Expected starting date: asap 
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
• Mobility: 70% travel to the projects  

Able to travel to all destinations (currently: Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, South Africa)  

• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF East Africa Section function and salary grids 
• Contract type: fixed term contract – full time 
• Contract duration: 12 months (extendable) 
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

How To Apply

Complete online application form Apply Job | WeDoo MSF OCB

Please note: Position only open to candidates with previous MSF experience! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

“MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.”  

For more information, please visit MSF official webpage: 

https://www.msf-azg.be/