Research Head
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.
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Business Purpose / Objective:
Coordinate development, implementation and review of the Research Agenda and
Strategy in support of the HIV strategic framework across all levels.
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Advocate for increased resources for
HIV research.
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Coordinate identification of research
gaps & review of the HIV research.
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Collaborate & forge partnerships
with research agencies, tertiary institutions & regulatory bodies on HIV
research
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Coordinate monitoring of the Kenya
HIV research agenda implementation
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Coordinate establishment of research
coordination mechanisms
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Coordinate documentation and
dissemination of HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming.
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Coordinate establishment and
operationalization of the Kenya HIV research hub
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Coordinate partnerships with HIV
research institutions in Kenya and Internationally.
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Coordinate mobilization of resources
for implementation of the research agenda and strategy.
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Oversee effective functioning of the
HIV coordination mechanisms
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Oversee the functioning &
continuous updating & utility of the Kenya HIV research hub.
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Collaborate with stakeholders &
development partners for implementation of the research agenda.
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Develop quarterly briefs on HIV
research to regularly update stakeholders
Responsibilities
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Track HIV research
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Review of research and data to inform
Policy
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Accelerate research uptake
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Document and disseminate best practices
to inform policy and programming
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Establish and manage a repository of
HIV information
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Facilitate surveillance and
evaluations
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Divisional stewardship
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Advise the NACC on research studies
to prioritize commission and facilitate.
Requirements
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Masters in Social Sciences,
Statistics, Epidemiology,
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences,
Public Health,
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PHD in relevant field
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Publication experience as primary
author in at least 2 peer review publications.
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7 years’ experience in high level HIV
M&E, research & data analysis and report writing.
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Experience in leading research teams
as a PI/CO-PI in health related research.
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Demonstrated experience in writing
funded research proposals
Key Competencies
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High level understanding of HIV
research, policy and strategy issues in Kenya
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Understanding of rights-based
approaches in strategy development.
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Fluency in written and verbal
communication including in cross-cultural contexts.
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Ability to coordinate multi-sectoral
engagements
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The above position is on a three (3)
year renewable contact basis subject to satisfactory performance.
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The individual recruited shall be of
high integrity and able to work within a team.
How to Apply
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 Tuesday, December 19, 2017 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:
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Certificate of Good Conduct
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Clearance from the Ethics and Anti –
Corruption Commission on Integrity for Public Servants
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Certificate of Compliance from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax
Compliance Clearance
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Certificate of Clearance from the
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The Chief Executive Officer
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
More details of our mandate and
contacts can be found in the website www.nacc.or.ke