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 suitable candidates to fill the following vacancy: Programme Officer (Research)
This position entails development,
implementation and review of the Kenya HIV Research Agenda to ensure effective
translation of research into local policy and practice.
Also entails provision of support in
multi-sectoral coordination of research stakeholders in Kenya as well as
dissemination of research products in local, regional and international
conferences in alignment to the HIV strategic framework across all levels.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
development and review of the HIV research agenda.
- Coordinate
development and review of HIV research strategy
- Coordinate
establishment and operationalization of research coordination mechanisms
- Coordinate
establishment and operationalization of the Kenya HIV research hub
- Coordinate
mobilization of resources for implementation of the research agenda and
strategy.
- Coordinate
institutions engaged in HIV research.
- Document
and disseminate HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming.
Educational
- Master’s
degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or closely related
field
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or closely related field
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 experience in HIV Research.
Key Competencies
- IT
proficiency
- Analytical
skills
- Strategic
planning and policy making skills
- Interpersonal
and communication skills
- Leadership
skills
How To Apply
If you fulfill 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 Tuesday, March 31, 2020 to the address provided below.
The CEO
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
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.