The National AIDS Control Council
(NACC) is a state Corporation whose mission is to provide policy and strategic
framework for mobilizing and coordinating resources for the prevention of HIV
transmission and provision of care and support to the infected and affected
people in Kenya.
In our efforts to fulfill this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit a suitable
candidate for the following position:
Job Title: Programme Officer, HIV Investments
Reports to: Deputy Director, HIV Investments
Grade: NACC
4
Department: HIV Investments
Business Purpose / Objective: Provide
technical, administrative support and guidance to ensure that the Investments
of the country’s HIV response are achievable through the principles of value
for money, cost effectiveness; performance based funding and economic
returns.
Responsibilities
- Draft Annual Work Programme and Budget that
support the HIV Investments Agenda
- Support the design, financial and econometric
modeling on the Economic Returns on Investment to HIV
- Provide technical assistance to NACC on HIV
resource tracking, needs, funding patterns, expenditure reviews, funding
gaps and funding sources in a continuous manner
- Review proposed innovative funding sources and
provide justification for its feasibility and policy implications
- For the implementation and operationalization
of the HIV Fund, develop a formulae for the Funding Allocation Criteria
stating all key assumptions for the methodology as a key input in the Fund
operationalization
- For the implementation of the HIV Fund, liaise
with Governments’ Coordinating Agencies, Development Partners , which play
lead/supporting roles in providing overall policy direction, coordinating
and monitoring progress towards expected results of the HIVFund ;
- Develop sound mechanism for the HIV
Investments ( giving a full account of the same from your understanding
the sources of funding , the impact investment product and the mechanism
of financing HIV and NCDs)
- Advises on new initiatives requiring NACC
support and on potential opportunities for resource mobilization to
enhance coverage and impact of HIV response;
Educational
- Masters level University degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics or Actuarial Sciences with related
Training in Programme / Project management
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years’ professional
experience in a national or international level or non-governmental
organizations in macro economic analysis, economic and financial modeling,
socio-economic development, public sector management, private- public
partnerships among others.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to
conceptualize, plan and execute innovative ideas, as well as transfer of
knowledge and skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft application
- Familiarity with the HIV response in the
country will be an asset
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Reports To: Head Procurement
Grade: NACC 4
Department: Director
Business Purpose / Objective: Procure quality products and services for NACC in
order to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Coordinate the procurement and supply
chain function in NACC.
Responsibilities
- Coordination of the day to day procurement
programmes.
- Secretary to NACC Procurement Committee and
responsible for implementing the decision of the Procurement
Committee.
- Alternate secretary to the NACC Tender
Committee.
- Preparation of bidding documents for tenders,
request for proposals (RFPs), expression of interest (EOIs)
- Coordinate the carrying out technical and
financial evaluations of tenders, proposals (RFPs), expression of interest
(EOIs)
- Offer advisory services during technical
evaluations
- Coordinate receipt and opening of tenders and
quotations
- Facilitation of timely payment to
suppliers
- Preparation of agendas and minutes of the Tender
Committee
- Progression of orders
- Ensure tenders and quotations are issued to
the target group as per the annual procurement plan.
- Participation in negotiations
- Preparation of quarterly procurement
reports
- Coordination of market surveys
- Monitoring of stock levels and raising
requisitions when stocks reach reorder levels.
- Ensure procurement personnel are rotated
periodically.
- Responsible for progression of performance
contracting targets and preparation of the reports.
- Preparation of procurement reports to the
Tender Committee, NACC Management, PPOA and other oversight
agencies.
- Maintenance of contract register, tracking of
status, implementation and advising on timelines for renewal.
- Safe custody of accountable documents and keys
to tender /quotation box
- Ensure end of activity reports are
compiled.
- Tracking / monitoring of running contracts and
advising on when procurement process to start
- Any other role related to procurement that may
be assigned from time to time.
Educational
- Post graduate degree in a related field
- Bachelor degree in commerce, economics or
business related studies
- Professional qualification in purchasing and
supply from a recognized university, preferably CIPS (UK)
Experience
- Have at least four (5) years experience in
dealing with Public Procurement in a relevant sector
- Demonstrate competence and knowledge in
supervising staff
- Demonstrable ability to work within strict
timelines and deadlines.
Job Title: Principal Accountant, Receivables
Reports: To Head Finance
Grade: NACC
4
Department: Finance
and Administration
Business Purpose / Objective: To manage the accounts receivable function within
the organizations established policies.
Also responsible for arranging and
overseeing completion of all work including posting, processing, and
verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds, interest charges, or other
similar records.
Manages the accounts receivable
function within the organization's established policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting for funds received by
NACC from government and donor organizations.
- Put in place procedures and processes for
funds disbursements to eligible programme.
- Ensure all funds received by NACC are posted
and applied correctly to relevant accounts daily
- Ensure zero variance.
- Communicate with various levels of management
and programme personnel.
- Report all examples of system/process
situations which have potential to cause lost revenue
- Coordinate day, week, month and year end
closure for the section.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual
receivable statements
- Produce regular or special written
reports.
- Suggest improvements in processes to increase
effectiveness of section and division at large.
Educational
- Master’s degree in a relevant area
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or its
equivalent from a recognized institution
- Full professional qualification- CPA (K), ACCA
or its equivalent;
Experience
- Five (5) years in a related function in a
large and reputable organization
Key Competencies
- Have in depth knowledge of GOK and development
partners’ financial procedures;
- Demonstrate proven experience from a public
sector
- Excellent working knowledge of such as
spreadsheets and accounting packages;
- Be committed and open to new working
techniques;
- Be able to produce reports within strict
deadlines.
Job Title: Programme Officer, HIV Prevention
Reports to: Head - Technical Support
Grade: NACC
4
Department: Coordination & Support
Business Purpose / Objective: Provide Technical Assistance to support the HIV
Prevention Activities of the NACC
Responsibilities
- Participate in national prevention initiatives
and in development of national policies and guidelines
- MOH liaison person on technical working
groups
- Technical guidance on KASF delivery
- Facilitate technical input into strategies,
county and MDA HIV plans and strategies
- Facilitate assessment and implications of new
technical guidelines.
- Develop methodology for evaluation of HIV
response programmes
- Facilitate capacity building of the NACC team
to offer technical assistance to counties
- Technical guidance to the delivery of priority
initiatives
Education
- Have a Masters degree in a relevant field Have
a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Management / Business
Administration, Public Health or Medicine from a recognized institution or
its equivalent
Experience
- Have served for a minimum period of five (5)
years in a similar role in a reputable organization
Key Competencies
- Have strong interpersonal, leadership,
networking, training, reporting and communication skills;
- Have proven initiative, flexibility and
reliability;
- Be computer literate;
- Advocacy and resource mobilization
skills
- Ability and willingness to travel on a
frequent basis
Job Title: Programme Officer, (PLHIV)
Reports to: Head Stakeholders Coordination
Grade: NACC 4
Department: Coordination and Support
Business Purpose / Objective: Ensure effective and coordinated participation of
People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Networks and Support Groups in the HIV response,
both at National and County levels
Responsibilities:
- Mobilization and facilitation of PLHIV
effective participation in policy development, strategic planning and
budgeting for the HIV response.
- Enhance the application of the GIPA principles
in the nationally and County level HIV response.
- Support networking and institutional
strengthening of organizations working with/supporting PLHIV.
- Support capacity development and linkages
between existing programmes for enhanced efficiency and responsiveness in
meeting the needs of people living with HIV.
- Facilitating forums that enhance partnerships,
networking and linkages between and among networks of PLHIV and other
stakeholders and development partners
- Provision of necessary leadership and support
in the development and design of the PLHIV’s programs in the HIV response
guided by the KASF.
- Organizing consultative and planning forums
for PLHIV Networks and support groups Facilitating capacity needs
assessments among PLHIV organizations and liaising with relevant units within
NACC and its partners for necessary support;
- Preparing reports to the Head - Stakeholder
Coordination on progress in HIV and AIDS prevention and control in the
sector;
- Performing any other duties assigned by
management.
Educational
- Possess an advanced degree in Public health or
Social sciences from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
Experience
- Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience
in multi-dimensional HIV prevention work in a multi-actor setting; three
(3) years of which should be experience in working with PLHIV targeted
interventions.
Key Competencies
- Should have good understanding of Human Rights
based approaches.
- Possess good understanding of the combination
prevention approaches.
- Should have experience of working within partnership/networks.
- Have good facilitation skills and computer
literate.
- Have demonstrated a high degree of initiative,
flexibility and reliability;
Job Title: Head Research
Reports to: Deputy Director, Policy Monitoring and Research
Grade: NACC 3
Department: Policy Monitoring and Research
Business Purpose/Objective: Coordinate development, implementation and review
of the Research Agenda and Strategy in support of the HIV strategic framework
across all levels.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate partnerships with HIV research
institutions in Kenya and internationally, to fast track & monitor
implementation of the HIV research agenda
- Coordinate documentation and dissemination of
HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming
- Coordinate mobilization of resources for
implementation of the research agenda and strategy
- Oversee effective functioning of the HIV
research coordination mechanisms.
- Develop quarterly briefs on HIV research, new
findings & regularly update stakeholders
- Track, document & file for public to
access HIV research in Kenya
- Establish & manage the Kenya HIV research
Hub
- Provided Divisional stewardship
- Advise the NACC on research studies,
surveillance & evaluations to prioritize and commission
Educational
- PHD in relevant field with publication
experience or Masters with Publication experience, including being a
primary author in at least 2 peer review publications.
Experience
- 3 years management experience 3 years’
experience in leading research teams as a PI/CO-PI in health related
research.
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis &
writing study reports.
- Demonstrated experience in writing funded
research proposals.
Key competencies
- High level understanding of HIV research,
policy and strategy issues in Kenya
- Fluency in written and verbal communication
including in cross-cultural contexts.
- Ability to lead teams
- Ability to review literature & turn
information into briefs.
Job Title: Head Monitoring and Evaluation
Reports To: Deputy Director, Policy Monitoring and Research
Grade: NACC 3
Department: Policy, Monitoring and Research
Business Purpose / Objective: To facilitate implementation of Kenya HIV
Monitoring & Evaluation frame work, oversee continuous review of the HIV
response for Kenya and produce annual performance reports for Counties, Sectors
and Partners.
Responsibilities
- Oversee & facilitate regular reporting by
MCDAs as outlined in the M&E framework
- Develop& disseminate performance reports
to Stakeholders, Ministries, Counties & Development Agencies &
Government, in line with targets as set out in the Kenya AIDS Strategic
Framework.
- Continuously update reporting tools and
systems of stakeholders, counties, public sector & private sector to
the one M&E framework
- Develop Annual HIV estimates for each County
and for the Country.
- Ensure routine reporting for Kenya`s
international commitments including to UNAIDS.
- Oversee continuous review & updating of
the Kenya HIV& RMNCH to the one M&E framework dashboard-
“situation room”
- Undertake quarterly analysis of HIV trends
& present to stakeholders & NACC management for tracking of
progress.
- Oversee the functioning KASF Monitoring
Committee to review routine reports on performance for targets.
Educational
- Masters degree in Public Health, Statistics,
Epidemiology, Social Sciences relevant field.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing M&E
systems and overseeing their functions.
- 5 years management Experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in statistics or data
analysis.
- Strong analytical and administration
skills.
- Capacity to manage teams
Job Title: Head County Support
Reports to: Deputy
Director Coordination & Support
Grade: NACC 3
Department: Coordination and Support
Business Purpose / Objective: To facilitate coordination of implementation of the
Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework strategy & County HIV plans in counties.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with County Governments to ensure
the delivery of Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework goals & targets in the
Counties.
- Facilitate implementation of County HIV
strategic plans.
- Facilitate functioning of County HIV
structures.
- Support Counties to undertake continuous
monitoring & evaluation for the HIV response for each county.
- Continuously provide information to Counties,
facilitate capacity assessments, capacity building and resource
mobilization for counties to fill their gaps. Act as a liaison for
implementation of policy with other NACC Departments/ Divisions
- Advise management on all matters pertaining to
attainment of HIV and AIDS prevention and control in counties.
- Review targets, work plans, budgets, reports,
from Regional Offices while prompting teamwork among them.
- Provide technical, financial and logistical
support, enhance capacity building, oversee funds management and evaluate
performance of regional teams.
Educational
- Master's degree in Health Sciences, Biological
Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration
or a related field from a recognized institution is an added
advantage.
Experience
- 6 years’ experience in management of programs
and teams.
Key Competencies
- Sound knowledge of HIV and health both
globally and in Kenya.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage teams, execute
plans & deliver results
- Good understanding of governance, health community
systems.
- Strong analytical and administrative
skills.
- Be computer literate.
Job Title: Deputy Director, HIV Investments
Reports to: Director
Grade: NACC 2
Department: HIV Investments
Business Purpose / Objective: Provide leadership for execution of Kenya`s
strategy for sustainable financing for HIV
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative options and undertake
Resource Mobilization that will lead to sustained financing for the HIV
response.
- High level advocacy for resources with Treasury,
Counties, MDAs and Development Partners.
- Provide advisory to Government and carry out
negotiations on HIV Investments for optimal returns to fund HIV response
in the long term.
- Carry out regular costing and expenditure
analysis to inform GOK and Counties expenditure on HIV.
- Oversee implementation of a strategy to
integrate ARV treatment into NHIF.
- Provide technical guidance on results based
financing models for County and sub- granting to partners.
- Identify and promote linkages with key NACC
stakeholders, (WB, UNST,GF,PEPFAR) in HIV & health initiatives
- Develop & oversee PPP`s for increased
& long term HIV resources in liaison with the CRA.
- Develop, review and apply a National HIV
Investment criterion for County financing.
- Execute resolutions of the HIV Investment
Advisory Committee.
Generic Duties
- Responsible for the timely delivery of quality
Performance Contract indicators & the NACC strategic plan indicator
assigned to the Department.
- Give oversight for work plans, prudent
management of budgets, execution of activities, customer service.
- Set targets, appraise and evaluate staff
performance; improve staff motivation and progression.
- Execution of Government Directives within the
Department and resolutions of the Executive and Senior Management Committees.
- Implementation of ISO requirements, corruption
prevention and audit recommendations relevant to the Department.
- Promotion of a culture of national values,
NACC values within the Department.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection
of staff in the Department.
- Execution of duties as assigned by the
Director from time to time. Educational Masters Degree or above in
Economics, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Social or Natural Science,
or another field that is related to the Development, or the Evaluation of
operations and policy.
Experience
- At least ten (10) years managerial experience
in Planning / Finance / Research in government Departments / Corporations
/ Boards.
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated capacity to execute plans and
deliver results
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills
and capacity to guide development of policies and strategies
- Intellectual leadership in economics/financing
involving work at an international level in multilateral and/or bilateral
organizations.
- Proven ability to manage large and diverse
business units or a major function with institution-wide impact.
- Experience and demonstrated results in
designing and managing policies and programs, establishing strategic,
national and/or international partnerships and resource mobilization.
- Demonstrated ability to operationalize
partnerships and maintain good relations with key partners
How to Apply
The above positions are on three (3) year renewable contact basis subject to satisfactory performance through a formal appraisal.
The above positions are on three (3) year renewable contact basis subject to satisfactory performance through a formal appraisal.
The individuals recruited shall be of
high integrity and able to work within a team.
If you fulfill the above
requirements, you are invited to apply by submitting an application 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 Friday,
October 9, 2015 to the address provided below.
NACC is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate any applicant on the basis of their ethnic
background, sex, religion, disability, HIV 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 and get clearances as follows:
- 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 Director
National AIDS Control Council
Landmark Plaza 9th Floor
P.O. Box 61307, 00200
Nairobi Kenya