Jobs at National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse

REF. NO: NAC/CM/2/2/2022

Job Purpose

To provide overall leadership and direct the operations of the facility

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Maintain professional guidelines by ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed;
• Maintain clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs and operations;
• Assure quality of care by developing and interpreting the Centre’s philosophies and standards of care;
• Enforce adherence to requirements and regulations relating to health care and Ministry of Health;
• Managing staff at the center
• Protect patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Coordinate day to day operations at the center
• Monitored daily operations and staff to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provided the needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
• Coordinated program development with physicians and employees.
• Directed program development while coordinating day to day operations with a focus on providing quality care.
• Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements;
• Measure health outcomes against standards at the Centre and make adjustments to meet the set standards;
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations to govern the same;
• Complete patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning staff and following up on work results;
• Ensure patient confidentiality and protect operations of the Centre by monitoring confidential information processing;
• Maintain documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and Centre records;
• Ensure operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying availability, and ensuring they are serviced and repaired;
• Maintain clinical supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends; anticipating needed supplies, and raising requisitions for replenishment;
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to management on operations of the Centre; and

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for prudent management, monitoring absorption and optimal utilization of budget for the Centre’s operations;
• Provides recommendation for approval of the Centre budgets
• Develop internal and external frameworks for resource mobilization

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Ensure prudent management of all physical and corporate knowledge assets within the Centre

Decision Making / Job Influence

Prepare and operationalize work plans and undertake monitoring and evaluation of the programs in the Centre

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Cordial working relationship with the management
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/ Psychology/ Sociology or Public Health from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology/Counselling Psychology or Public Health from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Diploma in Addiction counselling /Specialized training in Addiction counselling from a recognized institution
• Certified Addiction Professional by GCCE/DAP/NADAAC or any other recognized accrediting body
• Membership to a professional body e.g. ISSUP-K, CPAK, KCPA among others
• Certificate in a Management Course from a recognized institution.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience in a similar field; three (3) years of which must be in middle level management;
• Experience working in an accredited treatment and rehabilitation facility will be an added advantage

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to apply facility philosophy, principles and technology;
• Ability to demonstrate, and provide examples of, continuous personal development and improvement in each of the essential functions listed in the section below;
• Familiarity with budgeting principles;
• Knowledge of basic human resource functions;
• Ability to build and lead cohesive, successful team(s);
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Exemplary customer service skills; and
• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrate supervisory and professional competence in work performance.
• Leadership skills, Communication skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills,
• Analytical skills and Supervisory skills,
• Counselling skills, Presentation,
• Team building, People skills,
• Mentoring and coaching skills,
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Meet chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity

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REF. NO. NAC/MPEA/1//2/2022

Grade: NAC 3

Job Purpose

Responsible to the Director Public Education & Advocacy and Rehabilitation for overall coordination in formulation and implementation of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education and advocacy programs in line with the Authority mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to the Director on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
• Provide leadership in the execution of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education & advocacy;
• Formulate, implement, interpret and review policies, standards and manuals in the area of alcohol and drug use prevention;
• Prepare Board papers for deliberation and decision making and implementation on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
• Coordinate development of work plans for public education and advocacy department and undertake continuous performance monitoring and evaluation on the programmes;
• Coordinate the development of relevant campaign information, education and communication materials in prevention and management of substance use disorders;
• Coordinate the development of the internal and external frameworks for engaging relevant partners, institutions and stakeholders in resource mobilization;
• Develop strategic plan and performance contract and its implementation;
• Prepare annual departmental budgets, work plan and procurement plan;
• Oversee the overall performance management of the department;
• Operationalize risk management within the department;
• Management of departmental staff.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Report on departmental progress, making appropriate recommendations for innovations, improvement, or changes to the Director as required;
• Develop and cascade departmental targets and appraisal process for staff in the department;
• Ensure development and review of the training programs for preventive education and advocacy in line with universal prevention curricula;
• Monitor implementation of public education and advocacy programs;
• Formulate policies and procedures on preventive education and advocacy;
• Participate in public fora relating to drug demand reduction;
• Coordinate requests for training on ADA by private and public sector institutions.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for prudent management, monitoring absorption and optimal utilization of budget for the department.
• Provide recommendation for approval of departmental budget approximately 50 million.
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and linkages with relevant national and international development partners

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible and accountable for the safety and custody of office equipment allocated to the department

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Domesticate relevant international protocols on alcohol and drug abuse.
• Oversee mainstreaming of alcohol and drug abuse policies in the public sector institutions
• Makes decisions for the department in terms of staff issues, resources allocation, policy development and implementation.

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Degree holder in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course from a recognized institution.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least 8 years work experience, 3 of which must be in preventive education related programs

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of strategic management
• Analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and reporting skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Mentorship and Coaching

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Leadership and supervision
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and integrity
• Team player
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/LB/4/2/2022

Job Purpose

The job purpose is to offer operational support towards realization of Authority’s resource centre functions and objectives.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertaking resource centre services assignments in line with the approved strategies, policies and procedures to confirm adequacy and effectiveness of services offered;
• participate in cataloguing and classification of information resources as per adopted classification scheme;
• Safeguard the resource centre collection by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Undertake accessioning stamping and pasting of newly acquired information materials;
• Systematically organize resource centre collection for effective retrieval;
• Provide general reference and research assistance to resource centre clients;
• Capture, compile and analyze resource centre records and usage statistics to inform collection development and selective dissemination service;
• Conduct resource centre stock inventory;
• Develop promotion information pack to publicize resource centre services to both actual and potential clients; and
• maintaining records and files related to resource centre service activities and projects contribute to the maintenance and upgrading of the resource centre management system.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Ensuring oversight of prudent use of the equipment allocated to the position, including office furniture, electronics, computers and associated accessories.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make operational decisions

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA;
• Enhanced working relationship with employees;
• Periodic field visits;
• Medical cover for self and family; and
• Group Accident cover and life insurance.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management or related discipline;

Other Requirements:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity; and
• Computer proficiency certificate from a recognized institution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Problem solving and Analytical skills;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Report and speech writing skills;
• Good analytical skills; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Effective communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Professionalism;
• Ethical and integrity;
• Team player; and
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

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REF. NO: NAC/IA/3/2/2022

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carrying out audit tests as per audit programs on internal controls in accounting, administration, information systems and operational procedures;
• Preparing draft audit reports on assignment for review with supervisor
• Ensuring that the audit working and paper file are complete and well referenced to support the audit conclusion.
• Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
• Verification of payment documents as per approved procedures
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement
• Checking maintenance of accurate accounting records
• Conducting special audit assignment as assigned
• Undertaking follow-up audits to determine whether agreed recommendations on the past reviews are being undertaken by the process owner
• Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendation for improvement
• Participating in preparation of annual audit plan, audit programme and schedules.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for:

• Custody of allocated office laptop, printer and furniture’s;
• Verification of administered assets to confirm their existence. .

Decision Making / Job Influence

Strategic decisions:

• Assist in reviewing developed strategic plan vs organization mandates and recommends areas of opportunities in endeavor to achieve Authority’s Goal.

Managerial/Operational Decisions:

• Managing audit assignments timelines
• Effective and efficient audit tests and strategies
• Identifying areas of improvement by making audit recommendations.
• Complies with sound internal auditing principles and the best practices;

Working Conditions

• The job is performed within an office setting with a laptop, printer, cabinet, telephone line, visitors’ seats and office desk with high back chair.
• Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or related discipline;

Professional Qualifications

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Maintain ethical behavior;
• Team spirit and team work;
• Meets requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution

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Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/PEA/5/2/2022

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to provide support in implementation of preventive education aimed at campaigning against drug and substance abuse in line with the Authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises staff on day to day assigned tasks.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implement public education and advocacy campaigns on alcohol and drug abuse prevention;
• Provide assistance in development of training materials, and conducting training and advocacy on ADA prevention;
• Maintain effective working relationship with public, private sector and the general public.
• Participating in the implementation of operational procedures, policies and standards relating to management of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Participate in public fora relating to Alcohol and Drug Abuse activities
• Develop and implement individual work plans
• Provide support in preparing reports, concept notes, proposal writing and presentations

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for prudent management of funds allocated for activities

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible and accountable for the safety and custody of office equipment allocated.

Decision Making / Job Influence

Makes operational decisions

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA and field work
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Sociology or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications /Membership to professional bodies

• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;

Other Requirements:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Community development skills
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Proficiency in computer applications

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Time-management skills
• Professionalism
• Team player

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Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/LO/7/2/2022

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support in the Department of the Corporation Secretary & Legal Services and coordinating the Authority’s Board affairs under the guidance of the Corporation Secretary.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Receiving sermons for litigation matters and opening court files
• Managing court diaries and files
• Managing bring ups on all legal matters
• Responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters
• Open files for new cases and keep an up to date record of all court cases
• Develop and maintain the filing registry for the Department
• Manage and update the court diary
• Maintain and regularly update the laws of Kenya
• Assist the Corporation Secretary and Manager, Legal Services in preparing board papers including photocopying, binding and circulation
• Assist in attending to claimants and external advocates queries
• Following up payments of judgments award, claimant lawyers and claimant
• Ensure that insurance policies and performance bonds for contractors are always up to date
• Follow up on renewal of performance bonds and insurance for contractors
• Maintain an up to date register of Service Level Agreements with the Authority’s Service Providers

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Implement the expenditure of the budget of the Legal Department

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Laptops, desktops, printers, office equipment (printer, telephone) and furniture (table, cabinets and seats) of the legal department

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Providing advisory services in determining the governance, legal and policy appropriateness and compliance in the operations and processes of the Board
• Participate in developing, coordinating and implementation of legal strategies and procedures in the delivery of Authority’s mandate and in defense of the Authority against internal and external legal claims and challenges.

Working Conditions

• Office setting with periodic visits to ex-situ activities and programmes

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Postgraduate diploma in Law
• Certificate in Computer skills

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Be an Advocate of the High Court
• Hold current and valid registration as a member of LSK

Functional Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Strong court room skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Minute writing skills
• Strong organization and inter personal skill
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Personal integrity, a strong commitment to openness, honesty and inclusiveness
• Demonstrating tolerance, approachability and capacity to inspire trust in others
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task
• Positive working attitude and ability to take and give instructions

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Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/CO/6/2/2022

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist in offering counselling to persons with SUD’s and their families
• Support in developing and implementation of Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Counselling and Rehabilitation to ensure achievement of Authority’s mandate and departmental objectives.
• Assist to undertake continuous client’s assessment to inform proper case management and future innovations for improved service delivery.
• Help in referring clients to other services providers for support;
• Participate in updating referral directory of treatment and rehabilitation services in the country;
• Assist in preparing monthly reports and work plans for treatment and rehabilitation;
• Support in conducting trainings on substance use disorders and addiction treatment.
• Help on implementation outreach programs
• Assist in conducting inspection of treatment and rehabilitation facilities.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for the safety and custody of assets allocated

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make operational decisions

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Cordial working relationship with the Board
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology and Community Development

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Other Requirements

• Meets Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computing skills,
• Communication skills,
• Counselling skills,
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information
• Record Keeping skills;
• Proficiency in computer application

Behavioral Skills

• Inter-personal skills
• Professionalism
• Time Management

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Grade: NAC 7

REF. NO: NAC/AAO/8/2/2022

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Organizing travel and accommodation, presentations, meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, receive and attend to official guests
• Managing day to day office affairs
• Drafting simple routine correspondences e.g. reports, letters and typing from drafts
• Attending to enquiries as appropriate;
• Updating cashbook balances and submitting monthly reports on expenditure;
• Managing office equipment e.g. fax, computer, scanner, telephone, printer, photocopier, stationery and make sure they are functional and notify the officer in charge in case of any issues
• Receive and attend to official visitors

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Updating cashbook balances and submitting monthly reports on office expenditure.

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Ensure security of office assets and equipment’s

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Operational decisions.

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic field visits
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in Public/Business Administration, Office Management, any Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Business/Public Administration /Office Administration/Office Management or any Social Science discipline.

Functional Skills:

• Supervisory skills
• Teambuilding skills
• Excellent customer care skill
• High level of integrity and Interpersonal skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimum supervision under strict deadlines
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Grade: NAC 10

REF. NO: NAC/OA/10/2/2022

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
• Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
• Preparing and serving office tea; and
• Performing office & messengerial duties
• Serving office tea

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Kitchen

Working Conditions

• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Functional Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills,
• Good customer care skills
• Good organizational skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Good etiquette
• Time keeping

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Grade: NAC 7

REF. NO: NAC/ICTA/9/2/2022

Job Purpose

This position reports to the ICT Officer and is responsible for troubleshooting of all computer systems and providing key IT support to all users in the authority.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Undertaking analysis of user requirements, implementation and support of ICT requirements by end-users

• Maintaining, upgrading, and carrying out system administration of anti-virus products to secure the Authority’s network from attacks
• Providing support to service desk operations
• Writing and testing computer programmes according to instructions and specifications prepared by a senior and experienced officer
• Assisting in the implementation of the computer systems and providing user support, including training users; and performing technical, systems and user documentation.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• The Authority’s ICT Infrastructure

Working Conditions

• Office setting with periodical visits to field activities and projects

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• A Diploma in Computer Science, information Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership to CSK or an equivalent professional ICT body.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least two (2) years relevant work experience
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Self-motivated
• Ability to work on own and under pressure
• Good time management, well organized with the ability to prioritize
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve