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 fulfil this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit a suitable
candidate for the following position:
Job
Title: Head, Management Information Systems (MIS)
Reports
to: Deputy Director, Finance & Administration
Grade: NACC 3
Department: Finance & Administration
Business
Purpose / Objective: Responsible for developing,
coordinating and implementing strategic plans and design specifications aimed
at the computerisation and networking of all functions, activities and
processes in order to enhance organisational effectiveness.
Functions
1.
Formulate and implement MIS Strategy
2.
Implement authorized technology
solutions
3.
Review maintain and upgrade IT
solutions and equipment
4.
Set-up and enforce standards and
control for IT and IS
5.
Manage a live website infrastructure
6.
Divisional performance management
7.
Responsible for IT security
8.
Facilitate an automated seamless ICT
environment
9.
Manage functional databases
10.
Implement MIS backup and recovery
plan
11.
Document implementation and training
protocols and procedures for each IT application
12.
Ensure 98% uptime on applications
Accountabilities
(Responsibilities)
·
Provide professional technical
guidance to drive the implementation of Management Information Systems policies
and plans in all functions, activities and business processes.
·
Analyse user requirements, procedures
and problems in order to prepare plans and specifications to computerise and
network research operations as well as improving the capability of existing
computer systems.
·
Evaluate user requests for new,
modified or updated software application programmes to determine feasibility
and compatibility with current system.
·
Review, test and evaluate both
hardware systems and software programmes to determine their efficiency
reliability and compatibility and recommending data communication systems.
·
Coordinate the implementation of
computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard information and
databases against accidental or unauthorised access, modification, destruction
and virus attacks.
·
Coordinate the security for new
software, considering issues such as employee data access needs and risk of
data loss or disclosure.
·
Test and evaluate the integrity of
existing and new computer security measures as well as reviewing violations of
computer security procedures.
·
Investigate and resolve computer
hardware and software problems reported by users to determine whether problem
is caused by hardware such as modem, printer, cables, telephone line or
software problem such as virus attacks.
·
Coordinate and strictly enforce the
implementation of anti-virus and file backup procedures to protect against loss
of valuable data and information caused by hardware problems, virus attacks or
destruction of computer files.
·
Monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot
the computer network backbone which includes network switching systems and
servers, organisational data and information, telephone communication systems
and intelligent terminal equipment.
·
Prepare funding proposals and budgets
for technology improvements. Also confers with vendors, outside organizations,
and enterprise level staff to integrate complex and heterogeneous technology
environments to support the achievement of organisational goals.
·
Analyse and implement appropriate
solutions to operational problems. In addition, identify existing and emerging
technologies and evaluate its utilisation and applicability.
Generic
Duties
·
Develop and implement strategies for
creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency,
integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure the
programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and
practices.
·
Provide technical leadership to
multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate
strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards
and organisational effectiveness.
·
Initiate and participate in
organisational performance reviews, and business process improvement
programmes, as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving
organisational effectiveness.
·
Participate in the implementation of
advocacy and public relations strategy aimed at generating goodwill and
advancing the mission of NACC.
·
Participate in the recruitment and
selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the
required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction
programme necessary for effective job performance.
·
Review incidents of violations
against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee
disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures
and regulations.
·
Conduct training needs assessment,
design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with
appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of
high quality services.
·
Plan, monitor and evaluate the
performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing
development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and
multi-disciplinary teams
Educational
·
Master’s degree in Computer Science
or equivalent qualifications.
·
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
or equivalent qualifications
·
Relevant certifications
·
Membership to relevant professional
body
Experience
·
Minimum seven (7) years experience in
development and installation customisation of computer hardware systems
Key
competencies
·
Effective leadership, communication
and interpersonal skills
·
Ability to develop, implement and
deliver effective training programmes.
·
Ability to identify user needs,
information data sources and types including application requirements
·
Knowledge of Relational Database
Management System and GIS software
·
Ability to create and link databases
to websites and to protect the integrity of data and information
·
Knowledge of computer programming,
database and decision support systems
·
Knowledge of data and computer
security systems
·
Knowledge of ethical, social and
legal issues related to information systems
·
Considerable experience with setting
up information systems and networked applications and office automation systems
·
Ability to resolve basic
hardware/software installation and make minor adjustments to equipment and
retrieve information from data bases.
·
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast
of MIS developments using through continuous professional development
The
above position is 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.
Job Title: Head, Policy & Strategy Division
Reports to: Deputy Director Policy, Monitoring & Research
Grade: NACC
3
Department: Policy, Monitoring & Research
Business Purpose / Objective: Coordinate development, implementation and review of HIV
policy and strategic framework.
Core Functions
·
Develop the Kenya HIV and AIDS
strategy
·
Undertake HIV policy analysis and
development
·
Design of programmes addressing the
HIV strategic priorities
·
Divisional stewardship
·
Establishing and monitoring the KASF
Implementation mechanisms
·
Communicate policy reviews
·
Establish and routinely evaluate
performance of strategic direction working groups
Accountabilities (Responsibilities)
·
Development and review of KASF
through a participatory process involving stakeholders
·
Undertake policy analysis and
development on HIV and AIDS.
·
Design programmes to address
priorities on HIV as set out in KASF
·
Provide divisional stewardship
·
Establish and monitor KASF
implementation mechanisms at all levels.
·
Communicate on policy review
·
Establish and track performance of
the KASF working groups
Educational: Master’s & Bachelor’s degree in Economics or
Development Studies or Project Management
Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience in high level HIV Policy,
Strategy and Programme Development
Specific experience in policy and
strategy management
Key competencies
·
High level understanding of HIV
policy and strategy issues in Kenya
·
Understanding of rights-based
approaches in strategy development.
·
Fluency in written and verbal
communication including in cross-cultural contexts.
·
Ability to coordinate multi-sectoral
engagements
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 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 Friday, November 25, 2016 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:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct
2. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission
on Integrity for Public Servants
3. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB)
4. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance
5. 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
National AIDS Control Council
Landmark Plaza 9th Floor
P.O. Box 61307, 00200
Nairobi
Kenya