Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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Position Description
The Director General will be reporting to the Board of Directors.
Terms of Service: The Director-General shall hold office for a term of three (3) years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three (3) years.
Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities for the Director General/Chief Executive Officer will entail:-
- Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of KEMRI;
- Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
- Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
- Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
- The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
- Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
- Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board of Directors on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
- Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
- Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
- Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
- Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation in the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
- Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
- Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the Institute in line with the best research practices globally;
- Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
- Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector,
- non-governmental organizations and other Stakeholders.
Person Specifications
The requirements for appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelors Degree in a health related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Masters Degree in a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- At least ten (10) years working experience in a senior management position in either the private or public sector;
- PhD Degree in a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Research experience in medical or related field for at least ten (10) years will be an added advantage;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical skills;
- Strategic and innovative thinking;
- Ability to mobilize resources;
- Financial management and budgeting;
- Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in IT applications;
- Strong leadership skills; and
- Negotiation skills.
The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Clearance.
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