Vacancy title:
Programme Officer (Research)
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Jobs at:
National AIDS Control Council (NACC)Deadline of this Job:
31 March 2020 Â
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: Policy, Monitoring & Research
Business Purpose / Objective: 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.
Key Competencies
• IT proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Strategic planning and policy making skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership skills
Qualification;
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or closely related field
• 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.
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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