Position: Operations Intern
Location: Kenya
Employment Type: Internship
Opportunity Type: Current Opening
Company Overview
AMREF Flying Doctors is a leading aero-medical provider in
Africa headquartered at Wilson Airport, Nairobi. The organization specializes
in air evacuation during medical emergencies, air ambulance transfers between
healthcare facilities, and international patient repatriation to Europe, Asia,
and North America using dedicated air ambulance jets or medical escorts on
commercial airlines.
With a fleet of five fully owned and dedicated air
ambulances, AMREF Flying Doctors provides evacuation services from anywhere in
Africa to destinations worldwide. The organization is owned by AMREF Health
Africa, the continent’s leading health development organization committed to
achieving lasting health change across Africa.
Main Job Purpose
The Operations Intern will support the efficient
coordination of flight operations while ensuring safety standards and
compliance with Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and company policies. The role
involves assisting in flight planning, maintaining operational communication
with aircraft commanders, monitoring flight activities, and providing
administrative support to the Operations Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist
in coordinating and executing daily flight operations activities.
- Support
flight planning and dispatch processes under supervision.
- Ensure
timely preparation and submission of flight plans.
- Facilitate
clearance processes by delivering manifests to immigration offices.
- Maintain
accurate flight logs, event records, and aircrew flying documentation.
- Establish
and manage air-to-ground and point-to-point radio communication with
aircraft commanders.
- Input
flight data into the company database accurately.
- Handle
post-flight filing of operational documents.
- Provide
administrative support including organization of office supplies.
- Perform
additional duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Duty Officer.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Diploma
in Flight Operations or Dispatch.
- Knowledge
of aviation radio communication.
- Proficiency
in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and internet usage.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Ability
to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
willingness to learn and adapt.
- Effective
time management and organizational skills.
- High
level of reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated
and confident in a fast-paced working environment.
Work Environment
AMREF Flying Doctors operates within a 24-hour operational
environment due to the nature of aero-medical emergency services.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates passionate about contributing to a
leading aero-medical and health solutions provider are encouraged to submit
their applications before:
Application Deadline: Friday, 13th March 2026
Applicants should visit the official websites below to
review detailed requirements and submit applications:
Important Notice
- AMREF
Flying Doctors does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment
process.
- The
organization has not engaged recruitment agents.
- Official
communication will only originate from email addresses ending with @flydoc.org.
- AMREF
Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding
children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- The
organization maintains a non-smoking work environment.
Source: AMREF Flying Doctors Official Careers Portal