Thursday, August 18, 2011

LIVERPOOL VCT JOBS IN KENYA::RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to
inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.
We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay
special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.
LVCT’s focus is on the scale up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.
We have vacancy for the following positions:

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ref: HBD/LVCT/2011
Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose and Objectives:
The overall aim of this post is to grow LVCT's Business Development Department, increase "brand
awareness" and consumption of LVCT's training and wellness programmes and successfully
generate income.
The Head, Business Development will outline a vision and strategy for the department that is
cognizant of its unique status as running donor funded and income generating programmes and
integration within the broader LVCT strategy.
S/he will build the ethos and capacity required to implement this strategy; provide overall
leadership, management, strategic guidance and oversight to the Department towards fulfilling
LVCT's mission.
S/he will actively identify new opportunities locally and internationally and successfully pursue
these, develop strategic relationships and partnerships and maintain LVCT's visibility with donors,
education institutions, businesses and government agencies relevant to LVCT's work.
S/he will be accountable for the quality, delivery, reporting and documentation of all the
department's proposals and contracts.

Minimum Requirements:
• Masters degree in a Business related field from recognized university;
• 10 years of management experience in business development;
• Marketing experience;
• Creativity and innovation, Confidence, Leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking;
• Technical knowledge of business development;
• Good writing skills
Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of
three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org
so as to arrive NOT later than August 26, 2011
This is a re-advertisement.
Previous applicants need not apply
Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

RESEARCH MANAGER

Ref: RM/LVCT/2011
Location: Nairobi



Job Purpose and Objectives:
The Research Manager will work in 3 core areas: Management, Research and National policy
engagement.
S/he is responsible for developing and implementing an LVCT's research strategy and agenda
S/he will provide overall leadership, management, strategic guidance and oversight to the
research division and other LVCT programmes in conceptualizing, designing and undertaking
quality operations research that contributes to fulfilling LVCT's mission.
As part of LVCT's institutional development strategy, s/he will build the division's, and LVCT's
research capacity in the subject areas of focus, including health systems strengthening, MARPs and
HIV, HIV testing and Counseling and, Sexual Violence.
S/he will identify research areas and funding opportunities, conceptualize, prepare and submit
research proposals and support LVCT grant proposals for fundraising.
S/he will ensure qualitative and quantitative data management, analysis, production and
communication of targeted, effective evidence accessible to a mixed audience of policy makers,
practitioners, researchers and LVCT management.
S/he will provide mentorship and be responsible for ensuring peer reviewed publications.
The Manager will liaise with others at LVCT to facilitate translation of research evidence to policy
and practice, build networks of research collection and sharing
S/he will represent LVCT in national policy engagements as required.


Minimum Job Requirements
• PhD in relevant field from recognized University with 7 years in research
• 2 years experience in management of research teams
• Proof of academic and policy publications in relevant field
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking
• Sound understanding of research methodologies
• Technical knowledge of data analysis and software
• Technical writing skills; Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Decision making skills
Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of
three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org
so as to arrive NOT later than August 26, 2011
This is a re-advertisement.
Previous applicants need not apply
Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer