Editorial concept of African engineers collaborating on a healthcare device in a sunlit Nairobi studio
GOOD PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY POSSIBILITIES. NAIROBI, KENYA · OPEN TO POSSIBILITY

Your next
chapter.
A healthier world.

For the love of the work.
For the lives it could change.
For the things we can build together.

Find your place
AI. HUMAN INGENUITY. AFRICAN POSSIBILITY.A little more about us
A MISSION WORTH YOUR MIND

You have one life.
Make your work
part of something.

Healthcare should understand the person in front of it. Their language. Their context. Their reality.

We’re building AI that brings that belief to life. From clinical intelligence to connected devices, Pawanax is a place for people who want to make complex ideas useful to someone.

Bring the thing you can’t stop thinking about.
Let’s see what we can make of it.

Explore what we’re building
Engineers.Scientists.Designers.Clinicians.Storytellers.You?
HARD PROBLEMS. HUMAN STAKES.

Find work you
can feel.

The best ideas cross disciplines.
So do the people behind them.

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ENGINEERING & AI

Build intelligence that belongs here.

Clinical reasoning. African languages. Useful AI in the hands of the people who need it.

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RESEARCH & CLINICAL

Turn a better question into better care.

Bring scientific curiosity to the space between new discoveries and everyday healthcare.

A vision of what we can build together. Editorial scenes created with AI; meet our real team below.

BIG AMBITION. SMALL-TEAM ENERGY.

The spark of an idea.
The joy of making it real.

The “what if.” A first working prototype. A breakthrough you can’t wait to share. We’re early, and there’s room to bring your curiosity, your craft, and your care to the work.

Stay close to the human.

Start with the person a product is for. Understand their constraints before you reach for a solution.

Make. Test. Learn. Repeat.

Bring your experiments and your unfinished ideas. Use AI thoughtfully, check its work, and show what you learned.

Different minds. Better work.

Clinical expertise belongs next to engineering. Good questions can come from any discipline or career stage.

THERE ARE PEOPLE BEHIND THE POSSIBILITY

Good questions.
Different perspectives.
One shared direction.

Build at the intersection of engineering and science, alongside people thinking deeply about healthcare in Africa.

Derrick MachariaDerrick MachariaFounder · AI & engineering
Dr. Fidelis NdomberaDr. Fidelis NdomberaCo-founder · Research
Meet the people building Pawanax
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ROOTED IN NAIROBI. THINKING BEYOND BORDERS.AI-generated editorial scene
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Find your kind of impact.

Curiosity has no single job title.
Start with the role that speaks to you.

Every opening includes its location and terms. Bring your questions. Bring your own kind of brilliant.

17 opportunities to make a difference

Sales MachineFEATURED

Field Closer Intern

Walk into clinics as a stranger. Walk out with a paying customer and a friend.

Consultative sellingObjection handlingKiswahili
Nairobi, Kenya (Field + Hybrid)Unpaid internshipExplore role
Finance

Finance & Grants Intern

Fuel the mission with capital and financial rigour

Financial modellingGrant writingBudget management
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote-friendly)Unpaid internshipExplore role

More of a door-opener?

Explore the Sales Machine: growth, partnerships, and getting useful technology into the world.

Meet the growth squad
SHOW US THE PERSON BEHIND THE PDF

A little less friction.
A little more you.

A clear application. Space for your story.
A team on the other side.

  1. 01

    Find the work that pulls you in.

    Read the role, location, and terms. You deserve to know what you are applying for.

  2. 02

    Show us what you bring.

    A PDF CV and a short note. Add a project, portfolio, or research link if it helps tell your story.

  3. 03

    Make the connection.

    Get an application reference when you submit. We review applications and contact candidates if there’s a fit.

GOOD QUESTIONS DESERVE CLEAR ANSWERS

Before you
take the leap.

Ask us something else
Do I need a conventional background?

Show us how you think and what you have made. Research, open-source contributions, community work, and independent projects can all help tell your story. Check the requirements for the specific role you choose.

Are the internships paid?

Current internships are unpaid unless a role explicitly states otherwise. We show the terms before you apply. Future employment, equity, or a paid position is not guaranteed.

Can I work remotely or apply from outside Nairobi?

Check the location on each role. Some opportunities may involve working in Nairobi or a hybrid arrangement. Ask us about location requirements before applying if you are unsure; remote eligibility is not assumed.

What do I need to apply?

Your name, email, a PDF CV up to 10 MB, and a short explanation of why the work matters to you. A portfolio, GitHub, or LinkedIn profile is welcome and optional. No account is required.

What happens after I apply?

You will receive an on-page confirmation and an application reference after a successful submission. The team reviews applications and contacts candidates if there is a fit. Timing depends on the role and application volume.

What if I do not see the right role?

Email careers@pawanalife.com with a short introduction, what you want to work on, and a link to something you have made. We welcome introductions across disciplines; an introduction does not guarantee an opening.

Editorial concept of hands building a healthcare prototype
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY IN

Exceptional doesn’t
always fit
a job description.

Have a perspective we’re missing? A project we should see? An idea that won’t leave you alone? We’d like to hear it.

Introduce yourself
BUILD WITH PURPOSE. GROW WITH POSSIBILITY.