NACC County Support Head Job in Kenya - 2015

The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) is a state Corporation whose

mission is to provide policy and 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.

In our efforts to fulfill this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

Job Title: Head County Support
 

Reports to: Deputy Director Coordination & Support
 

Grade: NACC 3
 

Department: Coordination and Support
 

 

Business Purpose / Objective: To facilitate coordination of implementation of the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework strategy & County HIV plans in counties.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with County Governments to ensure the delivery of Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework goals & targets in the Counties. 


• Facilitate implementation of County HIV strategic plans. 


• Facilitate functioning of County HIV structures.


• Support Counties to undertake continuous monitoring & evaluation for the HIV response for each county. 


• Continuously provide information to Counties, facilitate capacity assessments, capacity building and resource mobilization for counties to fill their gaps. Act as a liaison for implementation of policy with other NACC Departments/ Divisions 


• Advise management on all matters pertaining to attainment of HIV and AIDS prevention and control in counties. 


• Review targets, work plans, budgets, reports, from Regional Offices while prompting teamwork among them. 


• Provide technical, financial and logistical support, enhance capacity building, oversee funds management and evaluate performance of regional teams. 

Educational 

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized institution is an added advantage. 

Experience

• 6 years’ experience in management of programs and teams. 

Key Competencies 

• Sound knowledge of HIV and health both globally and in Kenya. 


• Demonstrated capacity to manage teams, execute plans & deliver results 


• Good understanding of governance, health community systems.


• Strong analytical and administrative skills. 


• Be computer literate.

How to Apply

The

above positions are on three (3) year renewable contact 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 fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by

submitting an application 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 Friday, October 9, 2015 to

the address provided below. 

NACC is an equal opportunity

employer and does not discriminate any applicant on the basis of their

ethnic background, sex, religion, disability, HIV or marital status yet

is attentive to gender, regional and ethnic balance. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

In

addition to the indicated requirements all candidates will be required

to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity and

get clearances as follows:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct


2. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission on Integrity for Public Servants


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 Director 

National AIDS Control Council

Landmark Plaza 9th Floor 

P.O. Box 61307, 00200 

Nairobi Kenya