Job Description
Responsibilities
1. Estimate resource needs for the development, review and dissemination of HIV policies, guidelines and strategies and prepare operational work plans and budgets.
2. Identify and mobilize stakeholders to resource the development and review of policies, guidelines, and strategies in the HIV response.
3. Review and analyze HIV policies, guidelines and strategies based on emerging science, technology, and epidemic appraisals.
4. Participate in the development of HIV policies, guidelines, and plans.
5. Facilitate establishment of mechanisms for the development, monitoring and review of HIV strategies, policies, and plans.
6. Provide technical support in the development and implementation of County HIV
operational frameworks and plans.
7. Prepare the operational work plans and budget for the department.
8. Prepare quarterly, biannual, and annual implementation reports.
9. Participate in the development of the Council’s internal policies and plans.
10. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.
Educational
• A bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Education, Social Sciences, Strategic Management, Statistics, Public Administration, Project Management, or closely related fields.
Experience
• At least 5 Years’ Experience in development and implementation of strategies and policies with a bias in Health and HIV fields; of which (3) of which have been at a Supervisory level.
Key competencies
• High level understanding of development of HIV policy, guidelines, and strategy development and/or implementation.
• Understanding of the rights-based approach to programme design and
implementation.
• Experience in working with diverse teams
Key Skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Strong oral and written communication skills
If you fulfil the above requirements, you are invited to submit an application letter together with an up to date CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three professional referees in a sealed envelope by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 to the address provided below.
NACC is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT discriminate any applicant on the basis of their HIV status, ethnic background, sex, religion, disability, or marital status yet is attentive to gender, regional and ethnic balance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. In addition to the indicated requirements all candidates will be required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity. This will include but is not limited to getting the following clearances:
Certificate of Good Conduct
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission on Integrity for Public Servants
Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance
Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The CEO
National AIDS Control Council
Landmark Plaza 9th Floor
P.O. Box 61307, 00200
Nairobi, KENYA