Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities

• Lead formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the Authority’s strategic and annual plans to drive achievement of the Authority’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• This will involve translating the strategic objectives of the Authority into actionable initiatives and e ectively cascading them to the directorate heads to drive accountability and execution of the strategy
• Oversee the day to day running and operation of the Authority by leading the process in designing, communicating and implementing the 
• Authority’s mandate, strategies, policies and procedures and providing overall direction. 
• Act as the Accounting O cer for the Authority by undertaking prudent fi nancial management and investment mandates to ensure sound 
• policies and practices are adopted for optimal resource utilization and return on investments
• Manage funds, property, and a airs of the Authority through directing, planning, and implementing policies, objectives, or activities to ensure sustainability of the Authority.
• Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans and policies for achieving the Objectives of the Authority.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes the highest ethical practices and encourages individual integrity and living of the Authority’s values.
• Prepare the Annual work-plan and Performance Contract for Board consideration.
• Prepare the Annual procurement and Disposal Plan for consideration and approval by the Board. 
• Prepare budget and fi nancial reports for consideration and approval by the Board.
• Lead development and management of the risk framework of the Authority through identifying and reporting to the Board principal risks 
• and implement systems and controls to mitigate the Authority against these risks.
• Provide overall leadership and overall administration of operations of the Board.
• Manage internal multidisciplinary teams, and external contractors to ensure set objectives are met. 
• Develop performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance therewith set regulations. 
• Promote the Authority’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners while promoting the principles 
• of good governance in the Authority’s area of jurisdiction. 
• Develop networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development with the Authority’s area of jurisdiction.
• Advise the Board of Directors on expansion of business operations, investment planning.
• Direct and coordinate the Authority’s operations and administration so as to ensure that the various organs of the Authority operate in 
• conformity with the overall operational plans and performance targets.
• Advise the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Authority on the way they a ect the organization and eliminating any 
• form of risk a ecting smooth running of the organization
• Ensure Compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy, Medicine, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or any other related fi eld from a recognized University.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Professional qualifi cation.
• Membership to a professional body where applicable.
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.
• Profi ciency in computer applications.
• Fulfi llment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Experience

• A minimum period of fi fteen (15) years in relevant work experience and at least fi ve (5) in a Senior Management position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• At least fi ve (5) years’ international exposure and engagement with cross-cultural teams
• Knowledge and experience of working on large scale projects with cross cutting sectors
• At least 10 years of specifi c people management experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Public Finance Management Act, 2012;
• Public Procurement and Asset Disposals Act, 2015;
• Mwongozo: The Code of Governance for State Corporation.
• Personal Qualities
• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Confl ict resolution;
• Resource mobilization skills;
• Negotiation skills; and
• Leadership and Management skills