NACOSTI Deputy Director, Biological and Health Sciences Jobs in Kenya

NACOSTI Deputy Director, Biological and Health Sciences Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to Director, Advisories, Standards and Licensing, the Deputy Director Biological and Health Sciences will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Develop advisories for STI policy and science education in B&HS;

Develop and implement STI polices and strategies in B&HS;

Establish collaborations and partnerships for the implementation of B&HS programmes;

Coordinate the implementation of STI programmes and projects in B&HS;

Design STI programmes for private sector involvement in B&HS;

Develop fundraising proposals to support B&HS programmes;

Develop and conduct targeted research to inform policy formulation and decision making in
B&HS;

Develop and implement programmes for promotion of STI;

Participate in the review research proposals and research projects in B&HS;

Develop and implement programmes in B&HS for County engagement;

Establish a dissemination platform for information on STI programs in B&HS;

Identify and propose STI priorities in B&HS; and

Oversee the development and submission of the Department’s annual workplans, budget, performance contract targets, staff performance appraisal targets

Requirements for the position

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant Biological or Health Sciences or related academic disciplines
from a recognized University;

Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university

At least ten (10) years relevant experience,

three (3) of which must have been in a management
position

Professional qualification and membership where applicable;

Management course lasting not less than four weeks (4)

Demonstrated results in work performance, and in research and development activities,

Have demonstrable results in building partnerships and collaborations, and in resource
mobilization,

Have demonstrable understanding of the current trends in Science,Technology and Innovation, and the role of NACOSTI in the realization of the National Development Agenda,

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Demonstrate the following key competencies and skills

Interpersonal;

Analytical;

People management skills

Problem solving skills

Results Orientation;

Decision Making;

Strategic thinking;

Mentoring, coaching and leadership;

Strong interpersonal and negotiation;

Ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply

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