Plhiv Programme Officer At National Aids Control Council

PLHIV Programme Officer
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 fulfil this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following vacancy:Programme Officer (PLHIV))

Business Purpose / Objective
Ensure effective and coordinated participation of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Networks and Support Groups in the HIV response, both at National and County levels

Responsibilities
Mobilization and facilitation of PLHIV effective participation in policy development, strategic planning and budgeting for the HIV response.
Enhance the application of the GIPA principles in the nationally and County level HIV response.
Support networking and institutional strengthening of organizations working with/supporting PLHIV.
Support capacity development and linkages between existing programmes for enhanced efficiency and responsiveness in meeting the needs of people living with HIV.
Facilitating forums that enhance partnerships, networking and linkages between and among networks of PLHIV and other stakeholders and development partners
Provision of necessary leadership and support in the development and design of the PLHIV’s programs in the HIV response guided by the KASF.
Organizing consultative and planning forums for PLHIV Networks and support groups Facilitating capacity needs assessments among PLHIV organizations and liaising with relevant units within NACC and its partners for necessary support;
Preparing reports to the Head – Stakeholder Coordination on progress in HIV and AIDS prevention and control in the sector;
Performing any other duties assigned by management.

Educational
Possess an advanced degree in Public health or Social sciences from a recognized institution or its equivalent.

Experience
Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in multi-dimensional HIV prevention work in a multi-actor setting; three (3) years of which should be experience in working with PLHIV targeted interventions.

Key Competencies
Should have good understanding of Human Rights based approaches.
Possess good understanding of the combination prevention approaches.
Should have experience of working within partnership/networks.
Have good facilitation skills and computer literate.
Have demonstrated a high degree of initiative, flexibility and reliability;