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  • Posted: Nov 23, 2020
    Deadline: Dec 8, 2020
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    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 ...
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    Deputy Director, Policy, Monitoring & Research

    Reports to

    Chief Executive OfficerGrade NACC 2

    Department

    POLICY, MONITORING & RESEARCH

    Business Purpose/Objective

    The post holder is charged with the responsibility to support the Council’s mandate to providepolicy and strategic direction, coordinate research and strategic information, monitor and evaluate program implementation,and mobilizeresources for the national HIV andsexually transmitted infections(STI)response.He/she is expected to generate strategic information that leverages cutting-edge information systems and technological innovations tosecure an enabling policy, programming andresource mobilization environmentfor the country’s HIV and STIresponse.

    Core functions

    The core function is to provideoversightand stewardship for the departmental level to;

    • Develop and review HIV and STI-related policies and strategic directions.
    • Developand implement effective HIV and STI-related performance monitoring and evaluation(M&E)frameworks.
    • Identify gaps, develop and executethe HIV and STI-related research/knowledge management agenda.
    • ProvideHIV and STI-relatedstrategic information to develop and implement evidence-basedprogrammes.
    • Utilize HIV and STI-related strategic informationfor resource mobilisation,resource allocation for efficiencies, effectiveness and impact
    • Provide oversight on creation of mechanisms for KASF implementation review by counties and other partners
    • Oversee the developmentof HIV and STI-relatedpolicy and strategic frameworks.

    Responsibilities

    • Generate evidence to advise on HIVand STIsprogramming in line withstrategic objectives.
    • Oversee the development, implementation and review of innovative technologies and information systems to support the efficient and cost-effective implementation of evidence-based HIV and STIs programs.
    • Spearhead design and delivery of sector-wide impact assessments along programme strategic objectives.
    • Develop, implement and review monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, systems and procedures for tracking HIVand STIsprogram implementation and resources.
    • Oversee an up to date knowledge management repository for the Council in line with national and county HIV strategic objectives.
    • Create effective mechanisms for coordinationof the implementation,review of HIV and STI-related policies and strategies.
    • Generate and utilize strategic information in support of other NACCDepartments to implement evidence-informed programs.
    • Establish and operationalof HIV and STIs strategicinformationworking and coordination groups.
    • Provide leadership and supportive supervision to staff within the department.

    Educational

    • Postgraduate degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, economics, statistics,or closely related field.
    • Bachelor’s degree inpublic  health,  medicine,  epidemiology,  medical  statistics, healtheconomics, policy, or closely related field.
    • PhD is an added advantage.

    Experience

    Minimum of ten (10) years’leadership experience in development and implementation of HIV-relatedpolicy and strategy, M&E, research coordination and programme implementation.

    Key competencies

    • High level understanding of the status of HIV and the response in Kenya.
    • Understanding of human rights-based approaches in strategy development.
    • Experience in HIV research, programmes implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
    • Evidence of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
    • Experience in developing HIVand STIs-related strategies, policies and guidelines
    • Fluency in written and verbal communication including in cross-cultural contexts.
    • Ability to coordinate multi-sectoralpartnerships and engagements
    • Experience in implementing, monitoring and conducting research in programmes targeting vulnerable and marginalized communities

    Method of Application

    The above positions are on a three (3) year renewable contract basis subject to satisfactory performance through a formal appraisal. The individuals recruited shall be of high integrity and able to work within a team.  If you fulfil the 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 8, 2020 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.

    For candidates to be considered, they 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:

    1. Certificate of Good Conduct
    2. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission on Integrity
    3. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
    4. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance
    5. 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

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