The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is a State Corporation established pursuant to Section 3 of the State Corporations Act, Cap. 446, through the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council Order (Legal Notice No. 170 of 1999). The Council is mandated to lead and coordinate Kenya’s multisectoral response to HIV and other syndemic diseases, working in collaboration with government institutions, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.
In fulfilling this mandate, the Council plays a central role in policy coordination, programme oversight, resource mobilization, accountability, and health systems strengthening aimed at reducing disease burden and improving population health outcomes across the country.
The Council is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, and results-oriented professionals of high integrity to fill various vacant positions on contract terms of service. These positions support strategic leadership, programme implementation, governance, finance, supply chain management, human resources, accountability, and administrative functions critical to the Council’s operations at national and regional levels.
Available Vacancies
1. Director, Finance and Grants Management
Grade: NSDCC 2
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Director, Finance and Grants Management will provide overall leadership and strategic oversight of the Council’s financial management and grants administration functions.
Key responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and expenditure control; managing donor-funded grants and ensuring compliance with funding agreements; strengthening financial controls and accountability systems; overseeing financial reporting and audit processes; advising senior management on financial risk management; coordinating grant disbursement and utilization tracking; ensuring compliance with public finance regulations; and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
2. Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role provides leadership in the internal audit function to ensure effective governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
Duties include planning and executing internal audits; assessing financial, operational, and compliance risks; reviewing internal controls and recommending improvements; supporting external audit processes; preparing audit reports for management and oversight bodies; monitoring implementation of audit recommendations; and promoting accountability and transparency across Council operations.
3. Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management will oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory management functions.
Responsibilities include coordinating procurement planning; ensuring compliance with public procurement and disposal regulations; overseeing supplier management and contract administration; managing logistics and distribution systems; strengthening supply chain efficiency and accountability; supporting health commodity availability; and advising management on supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.
4. Deputy Director, Health Products and Technologies Coordination
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role provides leadership in coordinating health products and technologies across syndemic disease programmes.
Key duties include coordinating policies and strategies related to health products and technologies; supporting forecasting, quantification, and planning; liaising with implementing partners and regulatory bodies; supporting introduction and scale-up of new technologies; monitoring product utilization and performance; and ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
5. Deputy Director, Preventive and Curative Programme
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Deputy Director will oversee preventive and curative programme interventions under the Council’s mandate.
Responsibilities include coordinating programme planning and implementation; supporting disease prevention strategies; overseeing curative service delivery coordination; monitoring programme performance; supporting policy development; engaging stakeholders at national and sub-national levels; and strengthening integration of preventive and curative approaches.
6. Deputy Director, Health Promotion and Capacity Development
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This position provides leadership in health promotion and capacity development initiatives.
Duties include coordinating health promotion strategies; supporting behavior change and community engagement initiatives; strengthening capacity development frameworks; supporting training and mentorship programmes; monitoring impact of health promotion interventions; and coordinating partnerships for capacity building.
7. Deputy Director, Administration
Grade: NSDCC 3
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Deputy Director, Administration will oversee administrative and support services.
Key responsibilities include managing general administration; coordinating office services and facilities management; overseeing transport and logistics support; supporting asset management; strengthening administrative systems and procedures; and ensuring efficient service delivery across departments.
8. Principal Programme Officer (Regional Offices)
Grade: NSDCC 5
Posts: 4
Terms of Service: Contract
The Principal Programme Officers will coordinate Council programmes at the regional level.
Responsibilities include overseeing regional programme implementation; coordinating stakeholders at county and regional levels; monitoring programme performance; supporting reporting and data utilization; strengthening intergovernmental collaboration; and ensuring alignment with national strategies.
9. Principal Programme Officer, Health Products and Technologies Coordination
Grade: NSDCC 5
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports strategic coordination of health products and technologies programmes.
Duties include supporting planning and coordination of health technologies; liaising with national and regional stakeholders; supporting monitoring and evaluation of product utilization; contributing to policy and guideline development; and supporting reporting and documentation.
10. Senior Legal Officer
Grade: NSDCC 6
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Senior Legal Officer provides legal advisory and compliance support to the Council.
Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents; advising on contracts and agreements; supporting litigation and dispute resolution; ensuring regulatory compliance; supporting governance processes; and maintaining legal records and documentation.
11. Senior Programme Officer, Health Promotion and Capacity Development
Grade: NSDCC 6
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports implementation of health promotion and capacity development programmes.
Duties include supporting programme design and implementation; coordinating training and capacity-building initiatives; monitoring programme performance; supporting reporting; and engaging stakeholders to enhance programme impact.
12. Senior Programme Officer, Preventive and Curative
Grade: NSDCC 6
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Senior Programme Officer supports preventive and curative interventions.
Responsibilities include coordinating programme activities; supporting monitoring and evaluation; contributing to policy and strategy development; liaising with partners; and ensuring effective implementation of preventive and curative initiatives.
13. Senior Resource Mobilization and Accountability Officer
Grade: NSDCC 6
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports resource mobilization and accountability frameworks.
Key duties include supporting development of funding strategies; coordinating donor engagement; supporting proposal development; strengthening accountability mechanisms; tracking resource utilization; and supporting reporting to stakeholders.
14. Senior Records Management and Information Officer
Grade: NSDCC 6
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Officer will oversee records and information management systems.
Responsibilities include managing records systems; ensuring compliance with records management policies; supporting digitization initiatives; safeguarding information integrity; supporting audits; and improving access to institutional information.
15. Programme Officer, Health Promotion and Capacity Development
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports day-to-day implementation of health promotion programmes.
Duties include supporting planning and coordination; monitoring programme activities; supporting reporting; engaging stakeholders; and contributing to community and institutional capacity-building initiatives.
16. Resource Mobilization and Accountability Officer
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities include supporting donor coordination; assisting in proposal development; tracking funding utilization; supporting accountability reporting; and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
17. Programme Officer, Grants Management
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Programme Officer supports grants administration and coordination.
Duties include supporting grant planning and implementation; monitoring grant performance; supporting compliance with grant conditions; preparing reports; and coordinating with implementing partners.
18. Principal Human Resource Management Assistant
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports human resource management functions.
Responsibilities include supporting recruitment processes; maintaining HR records; supporting performance management; coordinating training activities; and supporting employee relations and welfare initiatives.
19. Internal Auditor
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
The Internal Auditor supports audit and assurance activities.
Duties include conducting internal audits; reviewing systems and controls; supporting risk assessments; preparing audit reports; and supporting follow-up on audit recommendations.
20. Supply Chain Management Officer (Procurement and Disposal)
Grade: NSDCC 7
Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Contract
This role supports procurement and disposal processes.
Responsibilities include supporting procurement planning; managing tendering processes; ensuring compliance with procurement regulations; maintaining procurement records; supporting supplier management; and supporting disposal of assets in accordance with policy.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications for the respective positions are invited to submit their applications on or before Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EAT).
Applications may be submitted either:
- In hard copy to:
The Chairperson
National Syndemic Diseases Control Council
Maktaba Kuu Building, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 61307 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
OR
- Electronically via email to:
[email protected]
Detailed job descriptions, required qualifications, and application procedures are available on the Council’s website at https://nsdcc.go.ke/careers/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to provide valid Chapter Six compliance documents in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya.
The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. Qualified persons with disabilities, as well as individuals from marginalized and minority communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
