21 Apr 2026

Officer, Board Secretariat at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

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Job Description

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 …

Officer, Board Secretariat

PURPOSE STATEMENT;

  • The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and governance support to the Board, ensuring proper documentation, meeting coordination, compliance, and follow-up on Board resolutions.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Board Services

  • Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
  • Assist the Board in carrying out the following: Board members’ induction and training; updating the Board and Committee Charters; Board evaluation;
  • Governance audit; and implementing the code of conduct and ethics;
  • Preparing and managing the Board annual work plans;
  • Coordinating preparation and circulation of Board and Committee meeting agendas and board papers;
  • Preparing Board Minutes, ensuring that they are confirmed and filed;
  • Monitoring implementation of Board decisions and preparing reports to the Board;
  • Custodian of Board & Committee Minutes
  • Work closely with the CEO to ensure the Board complies with governance practices, financial regulations, and statutory obligations in line with Authority policies and Kenyan laws.
  • Support the execution of Authority documents requiring the Board of Directors’ attention.
  • Follow up on the implementation of Board Resolutions on behalf of the CEO.

Requirements for Appointment

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; in Business Management, Law, Administration, or its equivalent.
  • At least eight (12) years’ work experience
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) will be an added advantage.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing
  • Certificate in Leadership Course, lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.


Method of Application

Deadline for Applications: 6th May, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
 Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
P.O BOX 47715-00100, NAIROBI-Attn: Director, Corporate Services





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