NACC Research 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 Research
 

Reports to: Deputy Director, Policy Monitoring and Research
 

Grade: NACC 3
 

Department: Policy Monitoring and Research
 

 

Business Purpose/Objective: Coordinate development, implementation and review of the Research Agenda and Strategy in support of the HIV strategic framework across all levels. 

Responsibilities 

• Facilitate partnerships with HIV research institutions in Kenya and internationally, to fast track & monitor implementation of the HIV research agenda 


• Coordinate documentation and dissemination of HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming 


• Coordinate mobilization of resources for implementation of the research agenda and strategy


• Oversee effective functioning of the HIV research coordination mechanisms. 


• Develop quarterly briefs on HIV research, new findings & regularly update stakeholders 


• Track, document & file for public to access HIV research in Kenya


• Establish & manage the Kenya HIV research Hub 


• Provided Divisional stewardship


• Advise the NACC on research studies, surveillance & evaluations to prioritize and commission 

Educational 

• PHD in relevant field with publication experience or Masters with Publication experience, including being a primary author in at least 2 peer review publications. 

Experience 

• 3 years management experience 3 years’ experience in leading research teams as a PI/CO-PI in health related research. 


• Demonstrated experience in data analysis & writing study reports. 


• Demonstrated experience in writing funded research proposals. 

Key competencies 

• High level understanding of HIV research, policy and strategy issues in Kenya 


• Fluency in written and verbal communication including in cross-cultural contexts. 


• Ability to lead teams


• Ability to review literature & turn information into briefs.

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