Deputy Director, Preventive and Curative Programme

The Deputy Director, Preventive and Curative Programme at the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, guidelines, and procedures for the treatment, prevention, and overall management of Syndemic diseases in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of technical aspects of policies, strategies, and guidelines for the treatment, prevention, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Developing, reviewing, and supporting the implementation of protocols, operational guidelines, and standards for the treatment, prevention, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Facilitating the monitoring and evaluation of the treatment, prevention, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Reviewing strategic information to inform treatment, care, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Identifying gaps and providing technical support and guidance to counties in the treatment, prevention, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Mobilizing, coordinating, and supervising multisectoral stakeholders to implement and account for programmes in the treatment and management of syndemic diseases.
• Generating technical reports to support resource mobilization efforts for the treatment, prevention, and management of syndemic diseases.
• Collaborating with partners in prevention, care, and treatment research for syndemic diseases.

Job Competencies and Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’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.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Biostatistics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Product Design, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related disciplines from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership

• Professional qualification and membership in good standing, where applicable.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Relevant Work Experience

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, with at least four (4) years’ experience in a management role.

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