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Healthcare jobs in Kenya

Search medical jobs in Kenya, healthcare jobs in Kenya, nursing jobs in Kenya, clinical research jobs in Kenya, with live vacancies, pay, licensing and work-authorisation guidance for Kenya.

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235 current vacancies may match candidates in Kenya. Regulated clinical roles require profession-specific approval, while work-authorisation eligibility depends on the employer and your circumstances.

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Open to Kenya · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to Kenya · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to Kenya · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to Kenya · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to Kenya · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to Kenya · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to Kenya · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to Kenya · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to Kenya · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to Kenya · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to Kenya · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to Kenya · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to Kenya · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to Kenya · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to Kenya · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to Kenya · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to Kenya · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Working in healthcare in Kenya

Use this guide to compare live vacancies, pay guidance in KES, professional registration through the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation, and current work-authorisation routes for Kenya.

Roles commonly advertised include Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Clinical Researcher, Health Data Reviewer. Search hospitals, clinics and other healthcare employers in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and check each remote vacancy for its stated location eligibility.

Public, county, mission, private and NGO employers use different pay structures. Check the current official grade or written offer, allowances, duty hours and benefits before comparing roles. Common working languages: English, Swahili. Requirements differ by profession and employer, so verify them before committing to a move.

Doctor working in a hospital in Kenya

In-demand roles in Kenya

These role families commonly appear in healthcare searches and current vacancies.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Medical Officer
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Health Data Reviewer

Medical job searches in Kenya

Open a career guide or browse all current vacancies for this market.

Cities hiring in Kenya

Each city page lists its own live vacancies, pay guidance and licensing notes.

Popular healthcare job searches in Kenya

These are the role families we track vacancies for in this market.

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Licensing and registration in Kenya

Clinical roles in Kenya require registration with the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation. Start the process before applying by checking the current requirements for your profession.

Common working languages: English, Swahili. For remote roles, check the vacancy's location, schedule and licensing requirements rather than assuming local registration is unnecessary.

Registration steps for Kenya

Your exact route depends on your profession and where you trained.

  • Apply to the regulator for your profession, such as NCK or KMPDC.
  • Arrange verification of qualifications and registration history.
  • Complete the regulator's examination, interview or supervised placement if required.
  • Receive and maintain a current practising licence before clinical work.

Work authorisation for Kenya

A job offer and a professional licence are separate approvals.

  • International applicants should secure a specific offer before applying for a work permit.
  • Confirm whether Class D employment or another permit class fits the role.
  • Submit professional documents and the employer's required evidence through official immigration services.
  • Wait for the permit and professional licence before starting work.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport or government-issued identity document
  • Degree, transcript and professional training records
  • Current registration and certificate of good standing
  • Employment references and an up-to-date healthcare CV
  • Language-test result where the regulator or visa route requires one

Check the official guidance

Sources last checked 17 September 2026. Rules and fees can change.

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