Deputy Director, Health Products and Technologies Coordination

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is a state Corporation whose mission is to provide policy and strategic framework for mobilizing and coordinating resources for the prevention and control of syndemic diseases in Kenya. The Deputy Director for Health Products and Technologies (HPT) Coordination is a senior leadership role responsible for spearheading the development and supervising the implementation of policies, strategies, and guidelines on the management of HPT for Syndemic diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to support the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, and legal frameworks to guide the process of procurement and quality assurance of strategic commodities at both levels of Government.
• Guide and oversee the selection, forecasting, and quantification of health commodities for syndemic diseases for rational and prudent use.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical and laboratory monitoring of health commodities for syndemic diseases.
• Analyze costing and expenditure of commodities for syndemic diseases and advise on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to promote local manufacturing of commodities for syndemic diseases.
• Undertake and collaborate in research, design, and development of commodities for syndemic diseases control programmes.
• Provide technical support and guidance at all levels of government and administration to strengthen supply chain security.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and review reference pricing for strategic commodities.
• Facilitate the development and use of an integrated logistical management information system for strategic commodities across the country.
• Support the mobilization and coordination of relevant stakeholders involved in strategic commodities for the syndemic diseases control programmes.
• Support the design and development of appropriate mechanisms and tools for the monitoring and evaluation of strategic commodities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medicine, Social Sciences, Biostatistics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Product Design, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualifications: Professional qualification and membership in good standing (where applicable).
• Leadership Training: Completion of a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Experience: A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, with at least four (4) years’ experience in a management role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, including an application letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae that lists three (3) professional referees, current position/grade, daytime telephone contacts, email address, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport.

All applications should quote the title and reference number of the position on the cover letter and envelope and be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5.00 pm EAT to the address below or electronically to recruitment@nsdcc.go.ke.

The Chairperson
National Syndemic Diseases Control Council
Maktaba Kuu Building 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 61307 – 00200
Nairobi, KENYA