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The Institute is expected to deliver on the following: Ø Co-ordinate and take charge of all veterinary vaccines production in the country. Ø Research, either alone or in collaboration with other research institutions, into new innovations of veterinary vaccines production. Ø Develop and produce chemicals, media...
JOB GRADE VPI.15
Job Ref: No: KVVI- 001/08/2017
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Director - Technical Services shall be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer to provide relevant technical advice on vaccines production, quality assurance, implementation and management of research and development.
(a) The duties and responsibilities shall include:
1. Driving the Technical Services agenda within the Institute’s Strategic Plan by providing leadership among the subordinates;
2. Offering Technical advice to the Chief Executive Officer/Board on all matters relating to technical services, Technology dissemination and Technical liaisons;
3. Developing, recommending to the Chief Executive Officer, and implementing long term strategic business plans and annual work programmes and establishing proper internal monitoring and controls;
4. Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Chief Executive Officer on key technical matters;
5. Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality, value and diversity of services and products provided by the Institute;
6. Overseeing proper management and accountability of resources allocated to the technical programmes;
7. Advising policy makers on vaccine development and usage;
8. Co-ordinating of all technical programmes in liaison with other stakeholders on vaccine production;
9. Identifying gaps in the various technical areas,
10. Co-ordinating technical projects and activities;
11. Providing leadership to senior management and staff to ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements;
12. Ensuring that monitoring and evaluation systems are fully institutionalized and operationalized;
13. Co-ordinating timely preparation of Board papers on technical matters and;
14. Coordinating, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Technical Departments’ performance contracts and staff performance appraisal systems.
(b) Qualifications and experience
1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized University;
2. Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Vaccinology, Veterinary Microbiology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
3. Have knowledge in quality vaccine production, management and administration;
4. Must have ten (10) years of working experience in a relevant field with at least five (5) years at a senior management position;
5. Possession of a PhD qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage;
6. Be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board;
7. Attended a Senior Management course lasting at least four (4) weeks;
8. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity; and
9. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper vaccine production.
(c) Core competencies:
1. Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a clear understanding of strategic leadership, management and business skills;
2. Ability to portray and uphold positive national image;
3. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
4. Have a clear understanding of manufacturing and commercial principles in a public sector setting;
5. Have an understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector;
6. Being a visionary and result oriented thinker and partner;
7. Be computer literate.
1. Each application shall be accompanied by Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents the following:
a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
b. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
c. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
d. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
e. Report from the Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
3. Interested applicants should submit twelve (12) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position of………………………......................
4. Applications must be received on or before the 6th September 2017 (4.00 pm.) at the Chief Executive Officer’s Office Situated at KEVEVAPI Headquarters, Off Enterprise Road, Road A –Industrial Area.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Applications should be addressed to:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute,
P. O. Box 53260 – 00200, Nairobi
KEVEVAPI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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