NACOSTI Principal Registration and Accreditation Officer Jobs in Kenya

NACOSTI Principal Registration and Accreditation Officer Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Institutional Registration and Accreditation, the Principal Registration and Accreditation Officer will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide relevant input into the development of regulations, for registration, and accreditation of research in accordance with the STI Act.

Initiate the development of guidelines and standards for registration, accreditation of research in Kenya.

Process certificates of registration and accreditation of research institutions.

Identify relevant needs and aspects for inspection, monitoring and evaluation of research institutions, programmes and projects.

Maintain databases on research and development activities.

Participate in the collection and analysis of data on the progress of research in the country.

Design strategies for inventory of research and development activities.

Organize seminars and workshops for dissemination of research, science and technology information.

Initiate review and process applications for registration and accreditation of research institutions.

Review of applications for accreditation of institutional scientific and ethical review committees

Analyze and process reports from the research institutions.

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 eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.

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

Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.

Demonstrate the following key competencies and skills

Interpersonal.

Analytical.

People management skills.

Problem solving skills.

Results Orientation.

Strategic thinking.

Mentoring, coaching and leadership.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NACOSTI Principal Registration and Accreditation Officer Jobs in Kenya

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