KEMRI Director - Strategy and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Director - Strategy and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the director will entail -

Provide leadership within the directorate;

Direct quality assurance of all research processes and activities;

Direct 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;

Provide leadership in strategic budget development and reviews;

Direct 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;

Coordinate 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;

Develop, implement and monitor internal controls and risk management strategy to minimize losses incurred by the institute arising from exposure to risks

Coordinate identification and implementation of vision 2030 flagship projects geared towards realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Coordinate development of a comprehensive capital/infrastructural needs

Assessment in consultation with user centres /departments and prioritizes projects in line with Institute’s Strategic Plan, Medium Term Plan and Vision 2030.

Develop, establish and maintain an institute up-to-date Master-database for Research and support activities

Guide in the development, implementation and application of modern techniques in Monitoring and Evaluation systems for research and capacity building programs.

Coordinate operations research and conduct surveys for additional strategic information for decision making

Co-ordinate 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
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;

Post graduate 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; and

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.

How to Apply

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