The National Authority for the
Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established vide an Act of
Parliament in July 2012, and mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort
aimed at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug
abuse in Kenya.
Secretary
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(1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing and managing correspondences,
reports and documents;
- Organizing and coordinating meetings,
conferences and travel arrangements.
- Attending to visitors and handling telephone
calls and appointments.
- Setting up and maintaining hard and electronic
filing systems.
- Providing administrative support to
departments and individuals.
- Coordinating the flow of information both
internally and externally.
- Ensuring security of office records, equipment
and documents, including classified materials.
Job Specifications
Requirements for Appointment
- Diploma in Secretarial studies from a recognized
examining body (KNEC).
- Diploma in Business Administration/ Management
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a similar
position.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Have high level of integrity and a Team
player.
- Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and
communication skills.
- Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and
English.
- Excellent computer skills.
Manager - Treatment & Rehabilitation
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NACADA 9
(1 Position)
Reporting to: Director Research and Policy Development
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate treatment &
rehabilitation of persons with substance use disorders (SUD’s) by the
County Government.
- Undertake regular inspections of Treatment and
Rehabilitation centres in the Country.
- Formulate and disseminate a National policy
for Treatment & Rehabilitation.
- Liaise with key stakeholders in both public
and private sectors on treatment of persons with Substance Use Disorders.
- Coordinate provision of psycho-social support
to persons with (SUD’s) as well as their families.
- Support mainstreaming of National policies on
treatment and rehabilitation of drug-related offenders in other
institutions.
- Undertake research on applicable treatment
models in the Country.
Requirements for Appointment
- Masters in Medicine, Psychiatry or Nursing
from a recognized University.
- Seven (7) years’ experience in managing and
planning of treatment and rehabilitation services with at least three (3)
years at management level.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a
participatory management style;
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution 2010 on Integrity.
- Excellent capability for critical judgment,
management and problem solving skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Director - Research & Policy
Development
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1 Post
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Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
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1 Post
NACADA 11
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Terms: Five (5) Year Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in the
Directorate and support the Authority in developing policies, systems and
strategies.
- Developing, validating and updating NACADA’s
research policy and strategy.
- Spearheading and coordinating the Authority’s
research assignments;
- Collecting and analyzing macro-economic,
socio-economic and fiscal data on ADA.
- Identifying individuals and institutions to
partner with NACADA in generating objective evidence for policy
formulation.
- Developing networks between the Directorate
and other researchers in the field of ADA in the public and private
sectors, locally, nationally and internationally.
- Developing, monitoring and ensuring effective
implementation of ADA related policies.
- Developing and disseminating policy briefs on
various ADA related policy issues.
Job Specifications
Requirements for Appointment
- Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public
Health, Economics or Development Studies from a recognized University;
- A PhD in a related field will be an added
advantage;
- Ten (10) years’ relevant experience with at
least Five (5) years in senior management level;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a participatory
management style;
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution 2010 on Integrity;
- Excellent capability for critical judgment,
strategic management and problem solving skills;
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of
statistical application packages.
Candidates should forward their
applications by post, courier or hand-delivery, enclosing current and detailed
CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone
contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up
the appointment if successful, and names, addresses and emails of (3) three
professional referees.
All applications MUST have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 23rd February 2015.
All applications MUST have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 23rd February 2015.
NACADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Youth, Women and Persons with
Disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi