Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Health established under the KEMSA Act 2013 whose mandate is: Procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral hospitals Establish a network of storage, packaging and distribution facilities for the provision of drugs and medical supplies to health institutions.

(REF. KEMSA/HRA/HRM/HR/3/2024)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The job holder is responsible for providing leadership to the Human Resource department and developing the HR strategy and people agenda in line with the business strategy. He/she is tasked with formulating, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing optimal resourcing capacity in the organisation and ensuring optimal employee engagement and retention to fulfil KEMSA’s mandate.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead in development of Human Resource Management strategies, policies, procedures and systems and ensure adherence to the same by all staff.
• Lead workforce planning and manage the staff establishment and analyse staffing levels in the Authority and recommend proposals for succession planning and proper deployment of staff.
• Establish and monitor staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building across the Authority.
• Lead and coordinate organizational change including culture change initiatives in the Authority.
• Lead the development and coordination of staff welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority.
• Oversee performance management across the Authority and ensure linkage to reward and career progression.
• Advise on the development and implementation of disciplinary and grievance handling mechanisms.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development programmes.
• Oversee employee relations across the authority and champion the people agenda across the Authority to ensure engagement, employee satisfaction and retention.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualification from reputable institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualification from reputable institution
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resources or Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualification or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Cumulative ten (10) years’ relevant work experience and at least three (3) of which should have been at the grade of senior management position.
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management and holder of valid practising certificate.
• Must have undertaken a Senior management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a reputable institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Must fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.