RE-ADVERTISEMENT -HEALTH DIRECTOR RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC INFORMATION VACANCY

LVCT Health Director Research and Strategic Information Job Re-Advertisement

Vacancy Re-Advertisement

LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research and strategic information to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery and programming.

Our vision of healthy societies drives our Mission and institutional mandate.

The organization undertakes operations and implementation research in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, sexual and gender based violence and related areas.

We give special attention to key populations and work within the national strategies and priorities.

We seek to fill the following vacant position.

Director Research and Strategic Information

Ref: DRS/LVCT/07/2014

Reporting To: Executive Director

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

To provide leadership, strategic direction, mentorship and build capacity to deliver the LVCT Health’s objectives in Research & Strategic information

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight for execution of LVCT business plan as part of the core management team

·  Delivery of the departmental performance through line management, supervision and mentorship of staff

·  Provide oversight for compilation of Institutional work plans, monitoring and evaluation, performance tracking and reporting indicators and systems

·  Ensure data quality standards and on time reporting to government, donors and partners

·  Deliver quality research studies, data analysis and publications

·  Oversight for internal and external communications and relevant documentations

·  Mobilize and manage resources to deliver the business plan

·  Review of contracts, budget development and monitoring

·  Review regular internal and funder reports, including quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress and performance reports

·  Ensure adherence to institutional policies and procedures

·  Develop professional and expert networks and partnerships nationally and internationally to support LVCT Health’s research and strategic information

objectives

Provide institutional capacity building and cross departmental support as necessary Develop and maintain donor relations

Qualifications and Skills

·  PHD in social sciences, public health or other relevant field from a recognized university with 5 years’ experience in a management position. A Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience will also be considered.

·  Research and M&E experience in HIV, SRH or related health area

·  Demonstrated ability to design, implement, analyze and disseminate research and strategic information

·  Excellent analytical, proposal writing, report writing, communication, presentation, interpersonal and supervision skills

·  Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization

·  First author publications

·  Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills

·  Must be an innovative and results oriented person

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org so as to arrive NOT later than August 15, 2014

The Human Resources and Administration Manager,

LVCT Health
Off Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham
P.O Box 19835-00202 KNH
Tel: 020 2646692, 2633212
Fax: 020 2633203
Nairobi, Kenya

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer