Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
• Official spokesperson of 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, decision and policies;
• Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
• The 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 on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including 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 the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
• Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, 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 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 Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Biomedical Science and Technology, Biological Sciences/ Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
• Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
• Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
• Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
• A person of integrity    Mandatory
• Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
• Must be computer literate.    Mandatory
• Must be registered with relevant professional body and in possession of a valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory