NACC Programme Officer (HIV Prevention) 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: Programme Officer, HIV Prevention
 

Reports to: Head – Technical Support
 

Grade: NACC 4
 

Department: Coordination & Support
 

 

Business Purpose / Objective: Provide Technical Assistance to support the HIV Prevention Activities of the NACC 

Responsibilities 

• Participate in national prevention initiatives and in development of national policies and guidelines 


• MOH liaison person on technical working groups 


• Technical guidance on KASF delivery 


• Facilitate technical input into strategies, county and MDA HIV plans and strategies 


• Facilitate assessment and implications of new technical guidelines. 


• Develop methodology for evaluation of HIV response programmes 


• Facilitate capacity building of the NACC team to offer technical assistance to counties 


• Technical guidance to the delivery of priority initiatives

Education 

• Have a Masters degree in a relevant field Have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Management / Business Administration, Public Health or Medicine from a recognized institution or its equivalent 

Experience 

• Have served for a minimum period of five (5) years in a similar role in a reputable organization 

Key Competencies 

• Have strong interpersonal, leadership, networking, training, reporting and communication skills; 


• Have proven initiative, flexibility and reliability; 


• Be computer literate; 


• Advocacy and resource mobilization skills 


• Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis

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