Deputy Director, Policy, Monitoring & Research

Educational
• Postgraduate degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, economics,statistics, or closely related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology, medical statistics,

health economics, policy, or closely related field.

• PhD is an added advantage.

Experience Minimum of ten (10) years’ leadership experience in development and implementation

of HIV-related policy and strategy, M&E, research coordination and programme

implementation.

Key competencies

• High level understanding of the status of HIV and the response in Kenya.
• Understanding of human rights-based approaches in strategy development.

• Experience in HIV research, programmes implementation, monitoring and

evaluation.

• Evidence of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Experience in developing HIV and STIs-related strategies, policies and

guidelines

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

• Ability to coordinate multi-sectoral partnerships and engagements

• Experience in implementing, monitoring and conducting research in programmes

targeting vulnerable and marginalized communities

Responsibilities

? Oversee the development of HIV and STI-related policy and strategic frameworks.? Generate evidence to advise on HIV and STIs programming in line with strategic objectives.

? Oversee the development, implementation and review of innovative technologies and information

systems to support the efficient and cost-effective implementation of evidence-based HIV and STIs

programs.

? Spearhead design and delivery of sector-wide impact assessments along programme strategic

objectives.

? Develop, implement and review monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, systems and procedures

for tracking HIV and STIs program implementation and resources.

? Oversee an up to date knowledge management repository for the Council in line with national and

county HIV strategic objectives.

? Create effective mechanisms for coordination of the implementation, review of HIV and STI-related

policies and strategies.

? Generate and utilize strategic information in support of other NACC Departments to implement

evidence-informed programs.

? Establish and operational of HIV and STIs strategic information working and coordination groups.

? Provide leadership and supportive supervision to staff within the department.

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: