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.