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Communications and Content Development Officer
Amref Health Africa
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Amref Health Africa
- Position
- Communications and Content Development Officer
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 years in communications or related fields
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 10 November 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 27 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Amref Health Africa is hiring a Communications and Content Development Officer for the Amref Health Innovation Hub in Nairobi. You will support visibility through strategic communications, content creation, digital engagement, and impact documentation.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Focus on health innovation and impact documentation
- Deadline: 10th November 2026
- Role supports strategic visibility for the Innovation Hub
Key responsibilities
- Implement the Hub's communications and visibility strategy
- Ensure consistent messaging and compliance with branding guidelines
- Develop articles, blogs, newsletters, reports, and case studies
- Translate technical information into engaging, accessible content
- Manage social media content and support digital campaigns
- Coordinate photography, video production, and infographics
- Maintain an organized library of approved communication assets
- Track communication outputs and prepare periodic reports
Who should apply?
This role suits early-to-mid career communications professionals with strong digital content creation skills and interest in health innovation or development sectors.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
- 2–5 years' relevant experience
- Digital content development skills
- Storytelling and editing proficiency
- Social media management experience
Nice to have
- Experience in multimedia production
- Background in health, research, innovation, or development programmes
What you should know
- Position based at the Amref Health Innovation Hub in Nairobi
- Applications close on 10th November 2026
- Submit via the SmartRecruiters portal link provided
How to apply
- Apply online via the SmartRecruiters job page
- Include a cover letter detailing your fit for the position
- Attach your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience
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The employer’s advert
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communications
❖ Support implementation of the Hub's communications and visibility strategy.
❖ Ensure consistent messaging and compliance with Amref's branding guidelines.
Content Development and Storytelling
❖ 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.
Digital Communications and Social Media
❖ Manage social media content and support digital campaigns.
❖ Monitor engagement and use performance metrics to improve reach and visibility.
Brand Visibility and Multimedia Production
❖ Coordinate photography, video production, infographics, and promotional materials.
❖ Maintain an organized library of approved communication assets.
Event Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
❖ Develop communication materials for events, workshops, and innovation showcases.
❖ Support media relations, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of programmes updates.
Knowledge Management and Impact Documentation
❖ Document research findings, lessons learned, and health innovation outcomes.
❖ Develop knowledge products and support programmes reporting.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
❖ Track communication outputs, audience reach, and engagement.
❖ Prepare periodic communications reports and recommend improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
❖ 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.
Key Competencies
❖ 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.
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.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communications
❖ Support implementation of the Hub's communications and visibility strategy.
❖ Ensure consistent messaging and compliance with Amref's branding guidelines.
Content Development and Storytelling
❖ 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.
Digital Communications and Social Media
❖ Manage social media content and support digital campaigns.
❖ Monitor engagement and use performance metrics to improve reach and visibility.
Brand Visibility and Multimedia Production
❖ Coordinate photography, video production, infographics, and promotional materials.
❖ Maintain an organized library of approved communication assets.
Event Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
❖ Develop communication materials for events, workshops, and innovation showcases.
❖ Support media relations, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of programmes updates.
Knowledge Management and Impact Documentation
❖ Document research findings, lessons learned, and health innovation outcomes.
❖ Develop knowledge products and support programmes reporting.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
❖ Track communication outputs, audience reach, and engagement.
❖ Prepare periodic communications reports and recommend improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
❖ 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.
Key Competencies
❖ 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.