The role of the Compliance Officer at the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is crucial for coordinating efforts aimed at preventing, controlling, and mitigating alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) in Kenya, with a primary focus on demand reduction.
Job Purpose
The Compliance Officer is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA); development of standards and licensing; showcasing best practice in the management of rehabilitation facilities; formulation and implementation of capacity development programs and advocacy initiatives, as well as ensuring compliance and enforcement in matters related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Research and Data Management:
- Preparing raw data for research papers.
- Identifying research problems and gaps.
- Collecting, collating, and analyzing data from the field.
- Collecting alcohol and drug-related data to meet the Authority’s reporting obligations.
- Preparing research papers and proposals.
- Assisting in conducting research on levels of alcoholic drinks and related deaths.
- Conducting research on alcohol and drug abuse.
- Generating and identifying research intelligence to inform policy.
Standards and Licensing:
- Assisting in developing and reviewing Standards and Guidelines.
- Implementing, maintaining, and updating licensing control systems and database.
- Assisting in conducting inspection and accreditation of rehabilitation facilities.
- Assisting in issuing licenses to manufacturers, importers, exporters, and accreditation of rehabilitation facilities.
- Keeping appropriate clients’ records at the model facilities.
Policy Implementation:
- Participating in development, review, and implementation of national policies on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
- Assisting in drafting policy briefs and report writing.
- Assisting in creating awareness on policies.
- Supporting identification of policy gaps at national and County levels.
- Assisting in conducting surveys to assess implementation of policies.
Capacity Building:
- Assisting in the implementation of capacity building programs on demand and supply reduction.
- Conducting trainings relating to demand and supply reduction.
- Providing assistance in development and review of training, information, education, and communication materials.
- Developing a database for professionals in demand and supply reduction.
- Supporting the monitoring and implementation of training and capacity development initiatives.
- Providing support in preparing reports, concept notes, proposal writing, and presentations.
Advocacy and Public Awareness:
- Carrying out public advocacy campaigns on alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
- Providing assistance in the creation of awareness on alcohol and drug abuse.
- Providing support in preparing reports, concept notes, proposal writing, and presentations.
- Maintaining a database for stakeholders and partners.
- Providing assistance in development of advocacy strategies.
Compliance and Enforcement:
- Assisting in preparing and maintaining an up-to-date database for manufacturers, exporters, importers, dealers, distributors and sellers of alcohol.
- Capturing compliance data and preparing reports for information and decision making.
- Carrying out compliance checks on alcoholic drinks outlets for manufacturers, exporters, importers, dealers, distributors and sellers.
- Assisting in the development of compliance checklist and tools.
- Compiling and documenting complaints arising from inspections.
- Undertaking quarterly routine compliance checks of rehabilitation facilities in the country.
- Undertaking regular enforcement checks on alcohol outlets and rehabilitation facilities for non-compliance.
- Assisting in preparation and maintenance of an up-to-date database on enforcement activities.
- Keeping statistics and incidences of levels of alcoholic drinks consumption.
- Investigating complaints and prosecuting where applicable.
- Making arrests of non-compliant persons and facilities.
- Information and intelligence gathering on matters related to alcohol and drug abuse in the Country.
Job Dimensions
Responsibility for Physical Assets:
- Overall responsibility for laptops, desktops, printers, office equipment (printer, telephone) and furniture (table, cabinets and seats) of the Department.
Working Conditions:
- Office setting compliant with OSHA.
- Enhanced working relationship with other employees.
- Periodic national travels.
- Medical cover for self and family up to a maximum of four (4) dependents.
- Group Accident cover and life insurance.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Community Health, Medical Sciences, or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
Other Requirements:
- Computer literacy.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
Competencies and Skills:
- Analytical skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Public speaking skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Effective communication skills.
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