Home-Based Care

Home-Based Care skills open doors to meaningful work that directly improves the lives of vulnerable Kenyans in their own communities. Whether in urban Nairobi or rural villages in Kisumu or Meru, your expertise will be vital in supporting the elderly, chronically ill, and people living with disabilities or HIV/AIDS. Mastering these skills prepares you for roles that are in high demand across Kenya’s health and social sectors.

• Work with county health departments or community health units to provide home-based care services, supporting government efforts to decongest hospitals and improve patient outcomes.
• Join NGOs and organizations like AMREF, Kenya Red Cross, or local CBOs that deliver home-based care to marginalized populations, including those affected by HIV/AIDS or chronic illnesses.
• Engage in the jua kali sector by creating your own home-based care business, offering personalized care plans and support services to families who need reliable and compassionate care at home.
• Collaborate with hospices and palliative care centers in Kenya, such as Nairobi Hospice, where your skills in assessment and care planning are crucial for quality end-of-life care.
• Support agribusiness workers or informal sector employees, like matatu drivers or market traders, who often require home-based care due to occupational hazards or chronic conditions.
• Employment and entrepreneurship in this field provide steady income and the chance to make a tangible difference in your community’s health and wellbeing.

By mastering home-based care, you become a trusted professional who brings comfort, dignity, and hope to many Kenyans. Your skills will empower families, strengthen community health systems, and build a rewarding career rooted in compassion and service. Your future in home-based care is not just a job—it’s a vital mission.