KEMRI Director General/CEO Job
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KEMRI Director General/CEO Job
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The Role:
Reporting Relationship: The Director General reports to the KEMRI Board of Directors
Job Specifications
- Provide strategic leadership by the mandate of KEMRI;
- Official spokesperson for 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, 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 the 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 a 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 coordinate 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 utilized 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 organizations, the private sector, non-governmental and other stakeholders.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- At least ten (10) years of working experience of which five (5) should be in a senior management position in either the private or public sector;
- Ph.D. 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;
- A 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 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.
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.
How To Apply
For the full details about this position and how to apply, kindly log on to the 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
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