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Programmes Assistant - Intern(GSMC)

CompanyAga Khan University
LocationNairobi
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Programmes Assistant will be crucial in driving enrollment, enhancing brand visibility, and developing corporate partnerships for academic and executive education programs. Key duties involve crafting marketing content, driving participant recruitment through various channels, and assisting in the execution of digital marketing campaigns.
Internship Type
regular
Company Size
6663
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services under one roof. In addition to the quaternary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of four off-campus hospitals, 19 Medical Centres, 300+ Clinical Laboratories, and 35 Pharmacies in 130+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital offers Zakat, Sadqah, and Welfare support for those patients who are eligible and are in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
About the Role

Programmes Assistant - Intern

GSMC

 

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

 

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

 

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

 

Job Purpose

The programmes assistant will play a pivotal role in driving enrollment, strengthening brand visibility, and cultivating corporate partnerships for our academic and executive education programs in liaison with the Programmes Manager. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, digitally savvy professional with proven experience in B2B and B2C marketing, developing educational products and solutions, and a general understanding of the media and communications landscape in Kenya and the wider region.

 

Key responsibilities:

·         Craft compelling content for campaigns, brochures, email newsletters, blogs, and social media tailored to different target segments.

·         Drive participant recruitment for academic courses, and executive education offerings through advertising, cold calling and other marketing activities.

·         Assist in managing the execution of paid and organic digital marketing campaigns (Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).

·         Coordinate lead generation campaigns and conversion strategies such as organizing webinars, workshops, and thought leadership events to showcase faculty expertise and program value.

·         Develop proposals, pitch decks, and presentations for strategic clients and partners



Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

  • At least 1 year of experience in marketing, communications, business development, or sales within education, media, creative or related sectors.

  • Ethical conduct and adherence to research protocols and guidelines.

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.

  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

In case of any queries or requests for clarification, please direct them to volunteer.eastafrica@aku.edu.

Key Skills
B2B MarketingB2C MarketingContent CreationDigital MarketingLead GenerationCampaign ManagementWebinarsWorkshopsProposal DevelopmentPitch DecksCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementAttention To DetailData CollectionData Analysis
Categories
MarketingEducationAdministrativeHealthcare