Programme Officer( Research)

This position entails development, implementation and review of
the Kenya HIV Research Agenda to ensure effective translation of
research into local policy and practice. Also entails provision of
support in multi-sectoral coordination of research stakeholders in
Kenya as well as dissemination of research products in local,
regional and international conferences in alignment to the HIV
strategic framework across all levels.
Educational
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or closely related

field

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or closely related field

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 experience in HIV Research.

Key competencies

6. IT proficiency
7. Analytical skills

8. Strategic planning and policy making skills

9. Interpersonal and communication skills

10. Leadership skills

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate development and review of the HIV research agenda.
2. Coordinate development and review of HIV research strategy

3. Coordinate establishment and operationalization of research coordination mechanisms

4. Coordinate establishment and operationalization of the Kenya HIV research hub

5. Coordinate mobilization of resources for implementation of the research agenda and

strategy.

6. Coordinate institutions engaged in HIV research.

7. Document and disseminate HIV research findings and best practices in HIV programming.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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