NCD Research and Integration Advisor at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Summary

• Responsible for supporting the CHAK team in all aspects of the HIV-NCD Integration project work related to promoting strategic relationships with academic, governmental, and other collaborators, for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to advise the government and national stakeholders on the development of national strategies and policies and the formulation, management, and implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other institutions of the national and sub-national health system for the strengthening of the HIV-NCD integration, continuity and quality of care
• Coordinate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools in the broad program areas related to HIV and noncommunicable diseases
• Facilitate implementation of integrated HIV-NCD care including establishment of national and sub national technical working groups and coordination mechanisms
• Develop, coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the integrated HIV-NCD care
• Establish innovative action plans for the inclusion of HIV and noncommunicable disease prevention and control into the national and sub national development plans and policies
• Advise on and ensure the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
• Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies; guide the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences
• Advocate, build and strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, HIV-NCD prevention and control
• Participate in the formulation and negotiation of, and consultation on, project proposals funded by external agencies; collaborate in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project

Academic qualifications and experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health or related field, with a background medical degree.
• More than 5 years’ experience in health system strengthening, policy development and dissemination
• Five (5) experience in the development and evaluation of integrated programs for prevention and control of HIV and NCDs
• Demonstrable experience in inter-sectoral approaches to mobilise resources and stakeholder coordination

Desired skills, knowledge and abilities

Demonstrated experience in the following areas is required:

• Competency in program evaluation, basic research methodology and descriptive statistics, quality assurance, and training evaluation
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methods and technologies in public health management, especially in planning, management and research domains.
• Expertise in designing robust research studies, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and Knowledge of various evaluation frameworks and techniques to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Familiarity with national health service policies and administration, and service delivery guidelines within the framework of local health systems.
• Understanding of healthcare informatics systems and tools that support research integration.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with a high level of strategic partners
• Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload