Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Job Specifications

• The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible for the following:-
• Coordinate development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Human Resource, Finance, Administration, Corporate Communications, Communication Technology and Commercial Enterprises services;
• Develop effective operational policies, procedures, internal controls and systems for identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling Institute’s operations to drive the implementation of the approved strategy;
• Oversee management of the Institute’s revenues and expenditure, assets and liabilities and staff payroll;
• Foster a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which
• facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the institute;
• Ensure financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, budgeting and budgetary controls in compliance with the set legal guidelines;
• Oversee planning, directing and executing all human resources strategies, policies and plans;
• Coordinate provision of Engineering and maintenance services,
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporate services;
• Coordinate the institute’s Management Information Systems and security;
• Coordinate technology infrastructure in line with the institute’s goals and changing technologies;
• Provide technical, strategic and policy advice on ICT matters and implementation of various ICT work processes, procedures and other administrative related matters;
• Ensure conducive work environment in the institute;
• Coordinate the establishment and management of income generating programs and activities
• Coordinate the provision of physical security; and
• Oversee Development, review and implementation of communications strategy to
• support the Institute’s objectives;
• Ensure development and implementation of corporate communications plans to enhance the visibility of the Institute;
• Undertake business case analysis and due diligence as well as prioritization of new initiatives and business opportunities to ensure viability before investment;
• Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all staff, units and stakeholders;
• Liaise with other security agencies on security matter;
• Coordinate implementation of general administrative policies and programs;
• Coordinate Management of the corporate image of the Institute; and
• Coordinate the Institute’s public functions and corporate events.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in management position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or any other relevant social sciences from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant social sciences from a recognized Institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks (cumulative).
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Key Skills and Competencies 

• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Mentorship skills;
• Research fundraising skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player

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Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Providing leadership in development and implementation of human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;
• Roll out of organization culture change programes
• Analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;
• Overseeing human resource planning;
• Providing secretariat to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
• Developing, recommending and ensuring effective implementation of staff compensation and rewards systems;
• Ensuring implementation of health and safety programs;
• Promoting development of staff welfare programs;
• Custodian of staff records;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system
• Ensuring development and implementation of the Training and Development Plan;
• Coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization; and
• Preparing and implementing the Departmental work plan and budget.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been in management position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development,
• Human Resource Planning, Education, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters in Human Resource Management Industrial Relations, Education, Business
• Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Personnel
• Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

OR

• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from recognized institution.
• Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Valid Practicing License;
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies 

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player