HIV Prevention and Health Systems Officer
Quick answer
UNAIDS is hiring an in-office HIV Prevention and Health Systems Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya, to lead HIV prevention strategies and health system integration efforts.
- Role
- HIV Prevention and Health Systems Officer
- Organization
- UNAIDS
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
UNAIDS is seeking an International UN Volunteer Specialist to serve as an HIV Prevention and Health Systems Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. The role focuses on providing technical expertise to strengthen HIV prevention strategies, integrate health services, and support health system reforms. The incumbent will collaborate with government bodies and international partners to advance sustainable financing and policy alignment in the national HIV response.
What you'll do
- Provide technical advice on HIV prevention and service integration within primary health care frameworks.
- Coordinate UNAIDS engagement with the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders on policy alignment.
- Strengthen combination prevention approaches for populations disproportionately affected by HIV.
- Develop strategic documents, investment cases, and policy briefs to support sustainable financing.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning to track performance against Global AIDS Strategy indicators.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in health programme management.
- Proven experience in HIV/AIDS programming and health systems strengthening.
- Demonstrated ability to work with government health systems, UN agencies, or international NGOs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical skills in health policy analysis and advocacy.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
UN Volunteers have access to UN common premises, security arrangements, and specific Conditions of Service entitlements as outlined by the UNV program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located and what is the work setting?
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and operates from the UN Gigiri Complex as an in-office assignment.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting; however, volunteers are entitled to benefits and allowances governed by the UN Volunteer Conditions of Service.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in health programme management, HIV/AIDS programming, or health systems strengthening.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNAIDS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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