Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
National AIDS Control Council Provides policy and a 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. The objective is the Provision of policy and a strategic framework, Mobilization and coordination of resources, Prevention of HIV transmission Care and support for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
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.

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;

Qualification;
• Possess an advanced degree in Public health or Social sciences from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
• 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.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
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, 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
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.

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