Senior Programme Officer, Health Promotion and Capacity Development

About the Role

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is seeking a motivated Senior Programme Officer to provide technical support and capacity building for health promotion, prevention, control, and management of Syndemic diseases. This role supports the strengthening of primary health care systems through the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and review of programmes, policies, strategies, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support relevant technical program leads to coordinate and implement policies, strategies, and guidelines at all levels of administration and service provision
• Document findings and key lessons to ensure improved accountability and quality reporting
• Update reporting tools and systems
• Document challenges related to syndemic diseases for appropriate support or action
• Collate data and studies relevant to programmatic needs and emerging trends
• Participate in establishing structures and promoting interventions that ensure privacy, non-discrimination, and non-stigmatization of affected individuals
• Collaborate with other departments to support the development and implementation of sector-specific workplace policies for both formal and informal sectors
• Raise awareness and improve knowledge to create impactful community response to strategic diseases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medicine, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline from a recognized institution
• Membership in a relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Supervisory course from a recognized institution

Required Experience

• At least four (4) years of relevant working experience

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise in health promotion and disease control
• Programme development and implementation experience
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Collaborative and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of primary health care systems

Location

Nairobi, Kenya