Technical Lead, AMIU Health Innovation Hub

Amref International University (AMIU) is hiring for the Technical Lead, AMIU Health Innovation Hub position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: Bachelors; experience: 10+ yrs. Amref International University (AMIU) was established in 2017 as a Premier Pan African University of health sciences fully owned by Amref health Africa. Applications close on 10 November 2026.

AMIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions in over 30 countries in Africa.

Key responsibilities

• 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…

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