Senior HIV Prevention Expert Job Vacancy: IntraHealth International

Closing date: 15 Jul 2009

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

The National Aids Control Council (NACC) is mandated to provide a strategic framework to coordinate stakeholders in the implementation of the national multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS in Kenya.

In order to strengthen capacity to accomplish its mandate, NACC through USAID/Kenya PEPFAR funded program is seeking to recruit a suitable and motivated individual to fill the following key position:

Senior HIV Prevention Expert
REF: NACC/SHPE/05/01 (Re-advertised)

Reporting to the Chair of the National HIV Prevention Task Force, this position will provide strategic and technical leadership, advice and support to define and implement the HIV prevention agenda in Kenya.

Specific roles and responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical advise and direction in respect to the KNASP strategic priority ‘to prevent new infections: reducing the number of new HIV infections in both vulnerable groups and the general population’
• Provide leadership and guidance to NACC in the development, refinement, and execution of the HIV prevention agenda.
• Provide assistance to NACC in planning and implementation of prevention programs, including establishment of new programs, resource allocation, and expansion of the national prevention programs.
• Provide strategic advice to the HIV Prevention Task Force and NACC management on emerging and strategic issues to scale up HIV prevention as well as impact alleviation;
• Facilitate the development of a detailed work programme for the national HIV Prevention agenda through the national Prevention Task Force
• Facilitate the development and revision of the national HIV prevention strategy to be incorporated into the Kenya National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (KNASP);
• Closely monitor implementation of the HIV prevention framework with focus on early detection and communication of problem areas;
• Provide technical input and participate in national HIV prevention summits and Joint HIV and AIDS program reviews (JAPR);
• Provide periodic status reports on the Kenya HIV prevention agenda;
• Propose and manage development of innovative modalities and tools to strengthen national HIV prevention programs;
• Foster collaborative relationships with relevant entities and stakeholders involved in HIV prevention;
• Recommend areas of operational research through the national research mechanism recommend best possible methodologies for HIV incidence estimation and trend monitoring for Kenya; and
• Participate in the design and implementation of high-quality bio-behavioral surveillance protocols.
  

Qualifications, experience and competencies

Applicants to this position must have a Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or Epidemiology with a focus on research.

A Doctorate degree will be an added advantage.

In addition, they should have over 10 years working experience in project management and strategy development, with at least 5 years managing HIV programs in low-income countries.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention programs and research as well as excellent ability in fostering collaborative relationships with external institutions are requisite.

Candidates must demonstrate exceptional computer skills, writing, communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

In addition, the candidates must be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently and possess strong team playing skills.

How to apply

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the relevant reference number on both the application letter and envelope.

To be considered, your application must be received by 15th July 2009 addressed to:

The Director
Capacity Project/IntraHealth International Inc.
Unga House, Muthithi Road, 7th Floor
P.O. Box 66726-00800 Nairobi.

Or

Email: jobskenya @ intrahealth.org

Those who previously applied for this position need not re-apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.