Educational A candidate must possess:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or closelyrelated field
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or closelyrelated field
Experience
Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in multi-sectoral HIV
prevention and care work; at least three (3) years of which should involve
working experience in HIV research as evidenced by publications in scientific
journals, presentations in research conferences and/or successful research
grant submissions
Key
competencies
1. Interpersonal skills to effectively deal with stakeholders in HIV
research that range from institutions of higher learning, ethics review
committees, HIV research & implementing partners as well as
development partners
2. Communication and interpersonal skills to be able to deal effectively
with various HIV research stakeholders
3. IT proficiency is an added advantage to effectively manage the research
hub which is an online web-based platform
4. Team player to effectively engage with other team members for delivery
of the various roles of the division
5. Analytical, strategic planning and policy making skills
Responsibilities
1. Develop, and disseminate the Kenya HIV Research Agenda which outlines HIV researchpriorities for the country in alignment with the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework.
2. Oversee implementation of the HIV Research Agenda including coordination of research
stakeholders at national and county level
3. Undertake reviews of the Kenya HIV Research Agenda to determine progress in
implementation and inform resource allocation
4. Operationalize the Kenya AIDS Research Coordination Mechanism (KARSCOM) which
takes a lead role in stakeholder engagement for HIV research in the country.
5. Organize and participate in quarterly stakeholder meetings for Research stakeholders to
discuss progress in the country’s HIV research as well as set agendas for subsequent quarters
through the KARSCOM.
6. Establish and disseminate the Kenya HIV Research Hub which is a web-based platform that
collates studies on HIV, Sexual Reproductive Health and co-morbidities such as TB to
promote evidence-based decision making.
7. Organize quarterly webinar meetings with stakeholders through the Research Hub to
engage and discuss on the new studies and development in HIV Research
8. Develop and disseminate quarterly briefs that summarize new and emerging research
findings and their implication on HIV policy and programming.
9. Engage partners to mobilize resources for implementation of the country’s HIV research
agenda.
10. Contribute to organization of the biennial Maisha HIV and AIDS Research conference that
brings together researchers, policy makers, implementers and counties providing a platform
to share knowledge on HIV research as well as best practices in programming.
11. Review abstracts for the Maisha conference and communicate feedback to conference
delegates who submitted abstracts.
12. Prepare concept notes and terms of Reference for various upcoming projects for funding
from partners (such as UNAIDS, UNDP, Global Fund) and engagement of various
consultants
13. Undertake administrative roles that facilitate the above tasks such as; invitations and
communication to stakeholders through emails and letters; prepare for meetings through
development and circulation of agenda and take minutes for various meetings held; prepare
memos to facilitate activities.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
