KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of EDCTP and other donor-funded research grants, from pre-award through implementation, reporting, and closeout.
- Ensure strict adherence to funder requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory frameworks across all grant activities.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate financial and narrative reports; maintain comprehensive grant files, audit trails, and documentation.
- Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets; track expenditures, conduct variance analyses, and prepare financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.
- Work closely with finance teams to ensure proper cost allocation, disbursements, and support for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate with Principal Investigators, project teams, partner institutions, EDCTP, and other funders on reporting, compliance issues, project updates, modifications, no-cost extensions, and budget realignments.
- Facilitate partner agreements, fund transfers, and support procurement processes in line with both institutional and donor guidelines.
- Mentor junior administrative and finance staff, enhance grant-management processes, and keep teams updated on evolving funder policies and best practices.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | Be CPA (K) or its equivalent; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Master’s degree in the above qualification will be an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 5 | Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing | Mandatory |
| 6 | Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 7 | Have proficient in computer application skills: | Skills & Competencies |
| 8 | Demonstrated work performance and results | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | Planning skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | Ethical and integrity. | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | Analytical skills. | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | Communication and reporting 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.