Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital

KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health). KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing. Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital – after Jomo Kenyatta – following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country. Kenyatta National Hospital has a capacity of 1800 beds and has over 6000 staff members. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares. The University of Nairobi Medical School, and several government agencies are located on the campus.

KNH 9(1 POST)

An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Identifying funding opportunities


2. Assisting with funding proposal writing processes


3. Developing a fund generation and resource mobilization work plan and monitor implementation of the plan.


4. Assisting in mobilizing non-financial resources from partners


5. Maintain database donors and sub-grantees to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners


6. Organize engagement meetings with development partners to build strong relations and mobilize resources to support Hospital’s agenda and deliverables.

Qualification and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or relevant field from the recognized University


2. Evidence of proficiency in computer applications


3. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the 2010 Kenya Constitution.

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