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24 Apr 2024

Director Strategy and Compliance at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

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Job Description

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.

Job Specifications:

The duties and responsibilities of the director will entail:

  • Providing leadership within the directorate.
  • Directing quality assurance of all research processes and activities.
  • Directing the conduct of research in Quality assurance, assessment, and monitoring learners’ achievement.
  • Initiating collaborations and partnerships with other institutions with respect to quality assurance and planning.
  • Providing leadership in strategic budget development and reviews.
  • Directing the development, implementation, evaluation, and review of the Institute’s Strategic Plan.
  • Coordinating the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the Institute’s strategies, work-plans, and QA programs.
  • Providing leadership during preparation and implementation of the Institute’s performance contract.
  • Coordinating roll out and management of Quality Assurance standards and plans.
  • Coordinating review, implementation, and improvement of Quality Management System including risk and Knowledge Management.
  • Advising management on policies and strategies relating to planning, resource mobilization, performance management, quality assurance, risk management.
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls and risk management strategy to minimize losses incurred by the institute arising from exposure to risks.
  • Coordinating identification and implementation of vision 2030 flagship projects geared towards realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Coordinating development of a comprehensive capital/infrastructural needs assessment in consultation with user centers/departments and prioritizes projects in line with Institute’s Strategic Plan, Medium Term Plan, and Vision 2030.
  • Developing, establishing, and maintaining an institute up-to-date Master-database for Research and support activities.
  • Guiding in the development, implementation, and application of modern techniques in Monitoring and Evaluation systems for research and capacity building programs.
  • Coordinating operations research and conducting surveys for additional strategic information for decision making.
  • Coordinating risk management in the Institute.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a senior management position.
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Business Administration (Strategic Management), Public Policy, Project Planning and Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Biomedical science field or any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Planning, Strategic Management, or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution.
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Membership to a professional body where applicable.
  • Proficiency in Computer Application.
  • Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Strategic, innovative, and analytical skills.
  • Communication and reporting skills.
  • Planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Leadership and managerial skill.
  • Mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills.


Method of Application

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Closing Date : 13 May. 2024





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