Head, Research at National AIDs and STI Control Program (NASCOP)

Job Description

Job Grade: NACC 3

Department: Policy Monitoring and Research Business

Purpose / Objective:

• Coordinate development, implementation and review of the Research Agenda and Strategy in support of the HIV strategic framework across all levels. Functions Advocate for increased resources for HIV research.
• Coordinate identification of research gaps & review of the HIV research. Collaborate & forge partnerships with research agencies, tertiary institutions & regulatory bodies on HIV research
• Coordinate monitoring of the Kenya HIV research agenda implementation
• Coordinate establishment of research coordination mechanisms
• Coordinate documentation and dissemination of HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming.
• Coordinate establishment and operationalization of the Kenya HIV research hub
• Coordinate partnerships with HIV research institutions in Kenya and Internationally.
• Coordinate mobilization of resources for implementation of the research agenda and strategy.
• Oversee effective functioning of the HIV coordination mechanisms
• Oversee the functioning & continuous updating & utility of the Kenya HIV research hub.
• Collaborate with stakeholders & development partners for implementation of the research agenda.
• Develop quarterly briefs on HIV research to regularly update stakeholders
• Responsibilities
• Track HIV research Review of research and data to inform
• Policy Accelerate research uptake
• Document and disseminate best practices to inform policy and programming
• Establish and manage a repository of HIV information
• Facilitate surveillance and evaluations
• Divisional stewardship
• Advise the NACC on research studies to prioritize commission and facilitate.

Requirements

• Educational Masters in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health
• PHD in relevant field Publication experience as primary author in at least 2 peer review publications.
• Experience 7 years’ experience in high level HIV M&E, research & data analysis and report writing.
• Experience in leading research teams as a PI/CO-PI in health related research.
• Demonstrated experience in writing funded research proposals
• Key Competencies
• High level understanding of HIV research, 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 position is on a three (3) year renewable contact basis subject to satisfactory performance. The individual recruited shall be of high integrity and able to work within a team.