Programme Officer, Policy & Strategy at National AIDS Control Council

Name of Organization: National AIDS Control Council (NACC)

Job Title: Programme Officer, Policy & Strategy

Reports to: Head, Policy & Strategy Division

Grade: NACC 4

Department: Policy, Monitoring & Research Business

Job Description

Assist in development, review and implementation of HIV policy and strategic framework across all levels.

Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

1. Estimate resource needs for the development, review and dissemination of HIV policies, guidelines and strategies and prepare operational work plans and budgets.
2. Identify and mobilise stakeholders to resource the development and review of policies, guidelines, and strategies in the HIV response.
3. Review and analyze HIV policies, guidelines and strategies based on emerging science, technology, and epidemic appraisals.
4. Participate in the development of HIV policies, guidelines, and plans.
5. Facilitate establishment of mechanisms for the development, monitoring and review of HIV strategies, policies, and plans.
6. Provide technical support in the development and implementation of County HIV operational frameworks and plans.
7. Prepare the operational work plans and budget for the department.
8. Prepare quarterly, biannual, and annual implementation reports.
9. Participate in the development of the Council’s internal policies and plans.
10. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

Educational

1. A bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Education, Social  Sciences, Strategic Management, Statistics, Public Administration, Project Management, or closely related fields

Experience

1. At least 5 Years’ Experience in development and implementation of strategies and policies with a bias in Health and HIV fields; of which (3) of which have been at a Supervisory level.

Key Competencies

1. High level understanding of development of HIV policy, guidelines, and strategy development and/or implementation.
2. Understanding of the rights-based approach to programme design and implementation.
3. Experience in working with diverse teams

Key Skills

1. Strong analytical skills.
2. Strategic and innovative thinking.
3. Good interpersonal skills; and
4. Strong oral and written communication skills