Technical Lead, AMIU Health Innovation Hub

AMREF HEALTH AFRICA is hiring for the Technical Lead, AMIU Health Innovation Hub position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: Masters; experience: 10+ yrs. Applications close on 10 November 2026.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Innovation Leadership
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous review of the Health Innovation Hub strategy and annual operational plans.
• Develop and implement innovation programmes aligned with AMIU's strategic priorities and the broader Amref Health Africa agenda.
• Identify emerging health challenges, technologies, trends, and opportunities that can inform the Hub's innovation portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership in health innovation, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, and innovation ecosystem development.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines, tools, and processes for managing health innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelors’ degree in Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Public Health, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Business, IT, or a related field.
• At least 7 years' relevant experience in health innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, research translation, programme management, or ecosystem development…

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