Specialist, Marketing and Student Recruitment, ANS Administration

Specialist, Marketing and Student Recruitment

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Location

The Aga Khan University, Nairobi

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Chartered in June 2021, The Aga Khan University Kenya is located opposite the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. The University Centre is the main campus in Kenya and houses the Graduate School of Media and Communications, Medical College, School of Nursing and Midwifery as well as Research Institutes.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery’s East Africa (SONAM) campuses are committed to offering a coordinated response to the increasing need for health sector reform in the region. We are one of the pioneers of the Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) and Advanced Practice Midwifery (APM) programmes as well as formalized undergraduate degrees for nurses and midwives in the region. Additionally, our programmes are based on a work-study format which enables students to continue with practice as they learn. SONAM has various partnerships in place to ensure that our nursing programmes are more accessible to working nurses and midwives in the region.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Specialist, Marketing and Student Recruitment in the School of Nursing and Midwifery based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position holder will report to the Vice Dean, SONAM, The Aga Khan University-Kenya.

Position Summary

The Specialist, Marketing and Student Recruitment will perform a variety of marketing duties, including planning and implementing strategies that enable significant engagement and relationships with potential partners, key stakeholders, customers, public and private nursing leaders, and administrators. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and implementing activities to achieve SONAM recruitment objectives for programmes and professional development. They will be required to produce reports and insights from applicant and student conversion data, guide recruitment activities, provide the necessary information for strategic decision-making, and collaborate with the Alumni and Communications Department to ensure smooth engagement in SONAM-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship

• Grow the client base and establish SONAM as a premier industry knowledge partner.
• Network with business leaders and collaborate internally to meet customer needs.
• Research industry trends and competitor strategies to advise executive management on growth opportunities.
• Partner with the Alumni Office to strengthen institutional trust and graduate connections.

Marketing and Student Recruitment

• Lead the development and execution of nationwide and international student recruitment plans.
• Engage in high-impact recruitment events, open days, campus tours, and workshops across Kenya.
• Analyse marketing data, evaluate promotional campaigns, and report enrolment statistics to stakeholders.
• Participate in the student admissions lifecycle to deliver a premium applicant experience.
• Advocate for recruitment strategies on institutional committees to align with university goals.

Support SONAM communication activities

• Partner with regional communication personnel to promote institutional impact to external stakeholders.
• Support media relations, event logistics, and promotional content creation as required.
• Support communication personnel to drive communication strategies for department-specific events and projects.

Coordination of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)activities

• Manage the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of CPD programs.
• Expand enterprise networks to scale CPD offerings into new sectors and regions.
• Supervise course logistics, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage administrative data.
• Implement specialized campaigns to build CPD awareness across diverse healthcare settings.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, with a proven track record in managing client relationships and engaging key stakeholders.
• A team player with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and executives at SONAM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the strategic use of social media and other digital platforms as marketing tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
• High level of marketing creativity.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Primary Location

Kenya-Nairobi

Organisation

Aga Khan University Hospital Kenya

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

22/09/2026, 11:43:09 AM

Closing Date

06/10/2026, 6:59:00 PM