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.
