Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979. It is one of the leading health research
institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research in Kenya.

KEMRI’s Vision is to be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health and its Mission is to improve on the quality of health and human life through research.

To achieve its mandate and strategic goals, the institute has 10 main Research Centres and two co-ordinating centres at its Headquarters along Mbagathi Road, Nairobi in order to continue providing the perquisite services to Kenyans. KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:-

1. Deputy Director (Research and Training)

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, KEMRI the DD (R&T) will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

    * Provide leadership and direction in research, innovations, capacity building and outreach activities in line with the Institute’s strategic plans and performance contract objectives, and goals of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the national health sector strategic plans
    * Coordinate and support efforts for establishment of strategic partnerships for research, innovations, technology transfer, product development and commercialization
    * Oversee commercialization of research products, services, and support intellectual property protection and related activities
    * Coordinate review of research and training priorities of the Institute
    * Oversee the planning, monitoring and evaluation function, the management of the grantsmanship office, including the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy to support research and innovations in the Institute
    * Oversee the development, implementation and coordination of training and capacity building activities in the Institute including mentorship, industrial attachments, and internships Programs
    * Co-ordinate the activities and operations of the Institute’s research centres (operational units) and Programs
    * Coordinate research regulation and policy implementation including research scientific and ethical approvals
    * Coordinate dissemination of research of research findings, translation and implementation research activities, networking meetings, and policy development
    * Interpretation of the Science and Technology Act and other relevant statutes in relation to the Institute.
    * Perform related duties as directed by the Director, KEMRI

Key Qualifications and Competences:

    * A biomedical, public health or medical research scientist with doctoral level qualifications (PhD degree or equivalents) from a recognized institution, and at least 10 years post-doctoral research experience
    * Have completed at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Center Director or equivalent
    * A proven track record in scientific research supported by publications in reputable journals
    * A proven track record in leadership and management, with at least 7 years experience at senior management level
    * Strategic management experience and negotiation skills will be a definite added advantage
    * A demonstrated high degree of integrity, honesty, and commitment to good corporate governance, and excellence in performance

2. Deputy Director (Administration and Finance)

Duties and Responsibilities

Head of the Administrative and Finance Department responsible to the Director for:

    * Design and review of the basic administrative structure of the Institute to include organization, planning; direction and control.
    * Co-ordination of the Administration and Finance Department of the Secretariat.
    * Administrative liaison with Ministries, institutions, councils, parastatal organizations, firms and other bodies which collaborate with the Institute on human resources, financial and general administrative matters.
    * Assisting the Director in the Board of Management affairs including preparation of Board papers and minutes.
    * Co-ordination of staff welfare matters.
    * Legal consultations on matters concerning the Institute.
    * Budgetary planning with MTEF in liaison with Government line Ministries Signatory to the Institute’s main bank accounts.

Key Qualifications and Competences:

    * Basic degree with a minimum of 10 years experience in Administration and Financial Management in a large organization
    * Knowledge of existing GoK Financial Management, Procurement Regulations and Policies that govern State Corporations in the Research and Training category.
    * Strategic management experience and negotiation skills.
    * A demonstrated high degree of integrity, honesty, and commitment to good corporate governance and excellence in performance.
    * Perform related duties as directed by the Director, KEMRI
    * Have completed at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Centre Director or equivalent.
    * Have displayed proven administrative maturity and outstanding management capabilities within the Institute or in a similar organization.
    * Registration with relevant professional bodies.

3. Assistant Director, Human Resources Management

Duties and Responsibilities

Head of Human Resources Management responsible to the Deputy Director, Administration and Finance for:-

    * Advising on all matters pertaining to Human Resource Management.
    * Providing guidance on the overall Institute policy direction on human resource management
    * Liaising closely with the government Ministries and departments on human resource management issues; issuing administrative guidelines on interpretation and implementation of labour laws and other Human Resource statutes as they relate to the Institute.
    * Initiating development of draft papers on Human Resource policies.
    * Liaising monitoring and evaluation on Human Resource policy.
    * Advising on collective bargaining and negotiation agreements with Trade Unions.
    * Providing guidance of Performance Appraisals Systems.

Key Qualifications and competences:

    * Basic Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management with a minimum of ten (10) years experience at senior management level in a similar organization.
    * Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of the human resources.
    * Thorough understanding of the human resource issues and emerging human resource management practices/techniques.
    * Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to transform them into Human Resource Management policies and programmes.
    * Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    * Registered with relevant professional bodies.

4. Senior Principal Administrative Officer (Commercial Manager)

Duties and Responsibilities:

    * Working as part of the team to steer the commercial interests and integrity of the Institute.
    * To ensure that all commercial risks and assumptions are correctly defined, assessed and quantified.
    * To negotiate commercial terms with potential customers, partners and suppliers as required, and for the more senior roles to lead negotiations.
    * To liaise with legal, treasury, tax and banking as required.
    * To liaise with commercial representatives of third parties.
    * To assist in obtaining necessary approvals in accordance with the relevant procedures and legal regulations
    * Give guidance and advice on contract manufacturing, distribution and sale of institute products and services.

Key Qualifications and Competences:

    * A Masters Degree, in business, finance, economics, accounting or sales and marketing.
    * Post graduate qualifications in the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
    * At least 8-years’ experience working in the private and/or public sector.
    * Experience in managing business and projects.
    * A strong network of business / government contacts.
    * Excellence in risk management, finance, marketing and business acumen skills.
    * Excellence working knowledge of what drives businesses, including sharp analytical skills.
    * Strong commitment to output and performance based working style
    * Strong desire to participate in and contribute to evolving and entrepreneurial start-up organization.

5. Principal Research Officer/Senior Principal Administrative Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Duties and Responsibilities

    * Facilitate development of KEMRI’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems framework
    * Develop tools that will facilitate data collection towards realization of impact indicators and the measurement of time bound implementation of activities
    * Enhance process monitoring and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices
    * Timely submission of quality reports to the Director, through the Deputy Director, Research and Training as per set requirements and standards.
    * Training of staff on M&E principles and practices

Key Qualifications and Competences:

    * Strong knowledge of computer packages for monitoring e.g. SPSS & MS Access.
    * Strong writing and oral communication skills
    * Team player with the ability to work with multidisciplinary/multi-cultural stakeholders
    * Ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
    * MBA/MSc. Degree in Statistics, Demography, Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline
    * Those with post training in M&E will have an added advantage
    * Minimum of 5 years experience in similar/related position and of proven experience in planning, designing, implementation, supervising, monitoring, evaluation and reporting

6. Principal Institute Engineer (Civil)

Duties and Responsibilities

    * Designing infrastructure projects – including preparation of drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and contract documents
    * Assisting in project preparation, implementation and monitoring of project based environmental mitigation measures
    * Supervision of construction of projects undertaken directly or by contract
    * Preparation of repair and maintenance plans, scheme manuals so as to ensure the continuous availability of the Board’s assets and operational efficacy and reliability
    * Preparation and submission of technical proposals and progress reports as required
    * Assist in undertaking environmental and social impact studies
    * Preparation and updating of infrastructure inventory

Key qualifications and Competences:

    * Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (Upper or First Class Honors)
    * Competence in use of Auto-CAD and Microsoft (open) office suite is a must
    * Diploma in project or equivalent is an added advantage
    * 5 years relevant experience

    * Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit plan.
    * Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations with management;
    * Identify and promote good business practice within the organization
    * Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.
    * Ensure that execution of audit assignments is within defined timeliness

Key Qualifications and Competences:

    * Bachelors degree in Accounting , Finance or other relevant degree from a recognized University
    * Fully qualified accountant (CPAK, ACCA or other internationally recognized professional accounting qualification).
    * Qualified CIA , CISA or working towards attaining the qualification
    * IT Knowledge- an understanding of the working of the various systems and use of computer aided auditing techniques.
    * 3 years internal audit experience from a reputable organization with strong internal control structure or audit firm
    * Knowledge of accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP
    * Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    * Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certificates and testimonials indicating current remuneration and three referees to the following address not later than 29th October, 2010.
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P. O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Or send by email to: jobs@kemri.org

More details about this post can be obtained from our website: www.kemri.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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