- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Project Management 
Program Assistant and IMPACT Project Lead at Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)
Program Assistant and IMPACT Project Lead
The ideal candidate will have strong coordination skills, a commitment to inclusive programming for elderly populations, and experience supporting healthcare workers through training and continuous learning.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Project Implementation and Coordination
- Manage the day-to-day execution of project activities in alignment with project agreements and donor requirements.
- Coordinate training needs across all member partners and ensure timely delivery.
- Lead and participate in Project Coordination Meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Support master trainers (ToT) in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania in delivering technical guidance to healthcare workers.
- Elderly-Focused and Equity-Centered Programming
- Ensure mainstreaming of the specific needs of elderly people across all activities and services.
- Advocacy and Capacity Building
- Coordinate the delivery of an Advocacy training for EPN implementing partners CSSC, CHAK, and BUFMAR.
- Oversee continuous learning on Essential Pharmaceutical Practices (EPP) and other online refresher modules via the EPN LMS Portal.
- Health Facility Support and Quality Assurance
- Provide ongoing support to health facilities and trained staff to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services.
- Monitor progress toward project goals and performance indicators in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits on behalf of EPN to ensure quality and compliance.
- Actionable Learning and Closure
- Oversee the development and implementation of action plans and ensure adequate supervision of trainees.
- Manage project closure activities, including endline studies, in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education, Skills and Competencies Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or any related Capacity Building field
- Min 5 years’ relevant experience in either Change Management in the Health Care sector or in Public Health would be an added advantage.
- Proven experience in program management, training coordination, and donor-funded projects.
- Experience in health commodities management, procurement and distribution up to the last mile level would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, with experience addressing the needs of elderly populations.
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply by submitting one PDF document as an attachment (combining the application letter and curriculum vitae with three professional referees) via e-mail to jobs@epnetwork.org. The deadline for receiving application is 30th September 2025.

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