The Role:
Reporting Relationship: The Director General reports to the KEMRI Board of Directors
Job and Person Specifications:
Job Specifications
Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of KEMRI;
Official spokesperson for the organisation and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organisation;
Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Manage the budget of the institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
Act as 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 organisation has effective management structure including succession plan;
Provide leadership and vision to the organisation 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 implementation of applicable research standards in Kenya;
Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilised and fully accounted for in line with the 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 the government and government agencies, county governments, international organisations, private sector, non-governmental and other stakeholders.
b) Person Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognised institution;
Master’s degree in health related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognised institution;
At least ten (10) years working experience of which five (5) should be in a senior management position in either private or public sector;
PhD. In a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field will be an added advantage;
Research experience in a medical or related field will be an added advantage;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively is an added advantage;
Professional qualification and membership where applicable; and
Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya
Fulfilment of the requirements of the Leadership and Integrity Act
Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Ability to mobilise 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.
Terms of Service:
The Director General shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and be eligible for reappointment for a further term of three (3) years.
For the full details about this position and how to apply, kindly log on to KEMRI e-recruitment platform via https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070 to apply online or submit your hard copy application at KEMRI
Headquarters addressed to:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O BOX 54840 – 00200
Off Raila Odinga Way (formerly Mbagathi Way)
Nairobi, Kenya
Apply via :
erecruitment.kemri.go.ke
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