KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- i.In liaison with the Director, providing strategic leadership, policy direction and oversight of all revenue generation activities performed by officers in this cadre;
- ii.Identifying potential areas of revenue generation within the Institute;
- iii.Leading and initiating preparation and deployment of appropriate business contractual documents;
- iv.Conducting periodic review of contractual documents to suit prevailing circumstances;
- v.Overseeing the preparation and continual reviewing of a comprehensive database of current and potential business collaborations required to deliver KCE mandate;
- vi.Overseeing the preparation and continual reviewing of a comprehensive database of current and potential business partners required to deliver the Institute’s mandate;
- vii.Providing overall leadership of scheduled meetings with business partners to discuss achievements, challenges and mutually agreed on the way-forward;
- viii.Providing innovative leadership in devising new approaches to identifying and engaging non-conventional business partners and funding agencies to help diversify and broaden KEMRI revenue kitty;
- ix.Providing custodianship of all records and overseeing dissemination of regular reports and updates on ongoing and prospective business initiatives;
- x.In liaison with the Director and other relevant departments, participating in the recruitment of Officers in this cadre;
- xi.Exercising overall supervision and appraisal of all the Officers in this cadre;
- xii.Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director from time to time
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been in management position; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Bachelor Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Marketing OR Finance Option), Business Administration (Marketing OR Finance Option), Marketing or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Post graduate Diploma in Marketing/Sales Management; | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Membership to relevant professional body; | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Leadership Course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Proficiency in computer application; | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and | Mandatory |
| 9 | i.Strategic, innovative and analytical skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | ii.Leadership and managerial skill; | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | iii.Business Planning and Execution expertise; | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | iv.Proposal writing and fundraising skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | v.Communication and reporting skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | vi.Interpersonal and negotiation skills; | 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.