Technical Officer Job Vacancy at NASCOP in Kenya

Job Title: Technical Officer – Documentation and Guidelines

Job Ref.: TSU 04/12

Location: Nairobi

Deadline: 31st Dec 2012

This position will provide support in the development of implementation resource guides and manuals for MARPs programme planners and implementers that complement and enhance existing NASCOP guidelines.

This position will support document the processes of learning sites.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate, support and document guidelines and standard operating procedures for MARPS programmes.
Document the key learnings from MARPS learning sites.
Coordinate, develop, test and produce implementation resource guides and manuals for MARPS programming, by reviewing existing guidelines and consulting with key stakeholders to develop priorities and content areas for resource materials.
Coordinate and maintain a newsletter on behalf of NASCOP to share learning related to MARPs programming, and assist in maintaining and updating the NASCOP website related to MARPS programming.

Required experience and qualifications

University degree at Masters level with specialisation in public health, community health, development studies or a related social science field, or equivalent experience.
Five years’ experience in HIV prevention programmes or other relevant programmes.
Proven skills in development of implementation resource guides and manuals.
Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programmes among MARPs is desirable.


How to apply:

All positions will report to Head: Technical Support Unit.

All positions will require extensive field travel, strong interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy with good analytical and presentation skills.

All positions will be closely supervised by NASCOP.

Applications from qualified and interested candidates should be sent by e-mail to
ntsukenya@gmail.com.

If email is not possible, a hard copy can be sent via post to the following address: Head: Technical Support Unit, PO Box 16885 – 00620, Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications should consist of an updated CV with current daytime telephone contact and a cover letter indicating the reference number of the position applied for in the subject header and stating the expected salary and for the Field Officers (Ref. TSU 05/12) the preferred place of posting.

All applications must be received no later than December 31st, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.