Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education. It is committed to progressively developing innovative programmes catering to the present and future African and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma· and certificate programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resources for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU will become the Pan African University in Primary Health care and seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. For more on Amref International University, please visit https://amref.ac.ke
The Communications and Content Development Officer will support the visibility and positioning of the Amref Health Innovation Hub through strategic communications, content development, digital engagement, and documentation of health innovations, programmes, partnerships, and impact.
❖ Support implementation of the Hub's communications and visibility strategy.
❖ Ensure consistent messaging and compliance with Amref's branding guidelines.
❖ Develop articles, blogs, newsletters, reports, case studies, and success stories.
❖ Translate technical and research information into engaging, accessible content.
❖ Document innovators' achievements and programme impact.
❖ Manage social media content and support digital campaigns.
❖ Monitor engagement and use performance metrics to improve reach and visibility.
❖ Coordinate photography, video production, infographics, and promotional materials.
❖ Maintain an organized library of approved communication assets.
❖ Develop communication materials for events, workshops, and innovation showcases.
❖ Support media relations, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of programmes updates.
❖ Document research findings, lessons learned, and health innovation outcomes.
❖ Develop knowledge products and support programmes reporting.
❖ Track communication outputs, audience reach, and engagement.
❖ Prepare periodic communications reports and recommend improvements.
❖ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.
❖ 2–5 years' relevant experience in communications, content development, digital marketing, or public relations.
❖ Demonstrated ability to develop content for digital platforms and diverse audiences.
❖ Experience in multimedia production or in health, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, or development programmes is an added advantage.
❖ Strategic communications and content development
❖ Storytelling, editing, and digital media management
❖ Brand management and multimedia production
❖ Knowledge management and impact reporting
❖ Media relations and stakeholder engagement
❖ Creativity, research, and analytical skills
❖ Excellent written and verbal communication
❖ Teamwork, organization, and deadline management
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 10th November 2026.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
Amref Health Africa, headquartered in Kenya is the largest Africa-based international non-governmental organisation (NGO) currently running programmes in over 35 countries in Africa with lessons learnt over 60 years of engagement with government s, communities and partners to increase sustainable health access in Africa.
Our vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa
Our mission is to increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health services delivery and investments in health.
Our values are:
1) INTEGRITY - Demonstrating high ethical standards in all our dealings
2) UBUNTU - Embracing compassion based on our fundamental shared humanity
3) QUALITY - Ensuring excellence is core to our planning and execution
