National AIDS Control Council Kenya Job

National AIDS Control Council Kenya Head Research Job


Introduction

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.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for increased resources for HIV research.
  • Coordinate identification of research gaps & review of the HIV research.
  • Collaborate & forge partnerships with research agencies, tertiary institutions
    & regulatory bodies on HIV research
  • Coordinate monitoring of the Kenya HIV research agenda implementation
  • Coordinate establishment of research coordination mechanisms
  • Coordinate documentation and dissemination of HIV research findings and
    best practices in HIV programming.
  • Coordinate establishment and operationalization of the Kenya HIV research hub
  • Coordinate partnerships with HIV research institutions in Kenya and Internationally.
  • Coordinate mobilization of resources for implementation of the research agenda and strategy.
  • Oversee effective functioning of the HIV coordination mechanisms
  • Oversee the functioning & continuous updating & utility of the Kenya HIV research hub.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders & development partners for implementation of the research agenda.
  • Develop quarterly briefs on HIV research to regularly update stakeholders
  • Track HIV research
  • Review of research and data to inform Policy
  • Accelerate research uptake
  • Document and disseminate best practices to inform policy and programming
  • Establish and manage a repository of HIV information
  • Facilitate surveillance and evaluations
  • Divisional stewardship
  • Advise
    the NACC on research studies to prioritize commission and facilitate

    Qualifications

  • Masters in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health,
  • PHD in relevant field
  • Publication experience as primary author in at least 2 peer review publications.
  • Experience 7 years’ experience in high level HIV M&E, research & data analysis and report
    writing.
  • Experience in leading research teams as a PI/CO-PI in health related research.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing funded research proposals
  • High level understanding of HIV research, policy and strategy issues in Kenya
  • Understanding of rights-based approaches in strategy development.
  • Fluency in written and verbal communication including in cross-cultural
    contexts.
  • Ability to coordinate multi-sectoral engagements

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 19th December, 2017 to:

    The Chief Executive Officer
    National AIDS Control Council
    Landmark Plaza 9th Floor
    P.O. Box 61307, 00200
    Nairobi
    KENYA

    For more information and job application details, see; National AIDS Control Council Kenya Head Research Job

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