KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- i.Providing guidance to the Board on their duties, responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best interest of the Institute;
- ii.Facilitate planning of all KEMRI Board of Management activities to ensure that they aligned to the Institutes’ strategies all relevant Government directives.
- iii.Coordinate evaluations of performance of board members and board development programs;
- iv.Offer guidance to the Director, KEMRI and top Management in preparation of Board papers.
- v.Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the minutes of the Board and board committees are promptly prepared and circulated;
- vi.Custody of the seal and a record of its usage;
- vii.Offer guidance to the Institute on matters touching on investigations of the Institute by external agencies to ensure that the Institute’s image and interest are secure.
- viii.Formulating policy and Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Institute through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
- ix.Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm legal compliance with national, regional and international legal requirements;
- x.Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Institute’s mandate;
- xi.Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Institute’s policies;
- xii.Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Institute in courts or other judicial authorities;
- xiii.Reviewing and providing advice on legal risk at the Institute;
- xiv.Managing litigation and review progress of outstanding litigation;
- xv.Liaising and managing external lawyers for the Institute;
- xvi.Management of intellectual property rights aspects of the institution.
- xvii.Contract negotiation with external parties
- xviii.Initiation of legal action and defense on behalf of the Board of Management;
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in management position; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K). | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Valid practicing license; | Mandatory |
| 9 | ix.Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 10 | x.Proficiency in computer applications; | Mandatory |
| 11 | i.Analytical skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | ii.Strong communication and reporting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | iii.Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | iv.Interpersonal and negotiation skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 15 | v.Integrity | Skills & Competencies |
| 16 | vi.Team player | Skills & Competencies |
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.