Regional Manager – Coast Region

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights, rehabilitation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Kenya.

The Regional Manager – Coast Region will provide overall strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management for APDK’s programs and assets across the three branches in Mombasa – Likoni Furniture, Portreiz Rehabilitation Clinic and Bombolulu Workshop and Cultural Centre (BWCC).

1. Drive the execution of APDK’s strategic plan within the Coast Region, setting clear operational targets and performance metrics.
2. Direct multi-disciplinary regional teams across clinical rehabilitation, furniture, orthopaedic production, finance, and administration.
3. Ensure effective governance, risk management, asset safeguarding, and adherence to organizational policies and labor laws.
4. Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of regional operational and capital budgets.
5. Champion regional financial sustainability by managing income-generating units and identifying new local revenue streams.
6. Write donor proposals and lead resource mobilization efforts to support regional rehabilitation programs.
7. Oversee the implementation of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), mobile outreach clinics, and health intervention programs across regional counties.
8. Ensure all produced mobility devices and rehabilitation products meet relevant statutory standards (e.g., KEBS certification).
9. Serve as APDK’s primary ambassador in the Coast Region, building strong networks with County Governments (Health & Social Services), the NCPWD, corporate sponsors, and civil society organizations.
10. Mobilize community buy-in and enhance organizational visibility across the region.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
2. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience in an NGO, health sector, or social enterprise setting, with at least 3 years in a regional or senior supervisory role.
3. Proven working knowledge of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), disability advocacy, and working with marginalized groups.
4. Proven experience in managing a business portfolio
5. Demonstrated success in budget management, staff mentorship, institutional asset management, and resource mobilization.
6. Active registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., KIM, IHRM, or equivalent) is preferred.
7. Strategic thinking with strong financial and business acumen.
8. Exceptional team leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
9. Outstanding negotiation, public relations, and stakeholder management skills.
10. High level of integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to safeguarding PWDs.