Director General/Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

JOB GROUP KMR 1 

Position Description

The Director General will be reporting to the Board of Directors.

Terms of Service: The Director-General shall hold office for a term of three (3) years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three (3) years.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities for the Director General/Chief Executive Officer will entail:-

• Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of KEMRI;
• Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
• Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
• Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
• The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
• Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board of Directors on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
• Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
• Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation in the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
• Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
• Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the Institute in line with the best research practices globally;
• Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
• Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector,
• non-governmental organizations and other Stakeholders.

Person Specifications

The requirements for appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelors Degree in a health related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant  field from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years working experience in a senior management position in either the private or public sector;
• PhD Degree in a health-related field, finance or audit, business management, economics, law or any other relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Research experience in medical or related field for at least ten (10) years will be an added advantage;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Strong analytical skills;
2. Strategic and innovative thinking;
3. Ability to mobilize resources;
4. Financial management and budgeting;
5. Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills;
6. Strong interpersonal skills;
7. Proficiency in IT applications;
8. Strong leadership skills; and
9. Negotiation skills.

The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Clearance.