NACOSTI Deputy Director, Institutional Registration and Accreditation Jobs in Kenya

NACOSTI Deputy Director, Institutional Registration and Accreditation Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to Director, Advisories, Standards and Licensing,, the Deputy Director, Institutional Registration and Accreditation will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Initiate the development and review of regulations, policies and guidelines for registration, and accreditation of research institutions and researchers in accordance with the STI Act.

Advise and make recommendations on registration and accreditation of research institutions and researchers taking cognizance of global best practice.

Undertake the development and review of guidelines for establishment and aaccreditation of
institutional scientific and ethical review committees.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the evaluation and recommendation on accreditation of institutional scientific and ethical review committees.

Provide secretariat services and support to the Registration and Accreditation (Vetting) committee tasked with the evaluation and recommendation on registration and accreditation of research institutions.

Coordinate and provide support during the inspection, and quality assurance visits to research institutions and research projects /programmes.

Document and arbitrate on issues of research misconduct from Institutional Ethics Review
Committees.

Ensure the registration, licensing, and regulation of researchers in the Scheduled Science areas, or multidisciplinary project-based fields.

Promote increased awareness, knowledge and information on institutional registration and
accreditation regulatory framework in Kenya.

Collaborate in the establishment of platforms for dissemination of information and data on ongoing research projects and programmes, and research outputs.

Contribute to the development of county and national research and development agenda as pertains to research institutes and facilities.

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

appraisal targets

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 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.

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.

Professional qualification and membership where applicable.

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.

Results Orientation

People management skills

Problem solving skills.

Decision Making.

Strategic thinking.

Mentoring, coaching and leadership.

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NACOSTI Deputy Director, Institutional Registration and Accreditation Jobs in Kenya

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