Research Scientist (Biotechnology)
(2 positions)
Position description:
Position description:
This includes but is not limited to immunology and
immunopathology of infectious diseases. Immunology of HIV/AIDS.
Specialized services in immunology and immunodiagnoses, e.g
tissues typing. Quality assessment in clinical histopathology.
Vaccine and drug trials in animal models. Research on malaria
and leishmania parasites and sandflies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support the conduct of ongoing research in the above
mentioned fields,
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Development of research projects/grants in the same fields.
Qualifications and Competencies:
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Degree a relevant discipline,
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Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related
Masters (A PhD would be an added advantage),
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Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research
and/or laboratory science,
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Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/ or GCLP,
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Excellent written and verbal communication,
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Competency in MS office,
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Must have demonstrated leadership skills,
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Must be a team player.
Research Scientist
(Non Communicable diseases:-Mental Health/Lifestyle
Diseases)
(1 position)
Position Description:
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity in research on mental health/lifestyle diseases at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the institutes programs to include a stronger non communicable disease program focusing on diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertensive disorders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secure research grants particularly those in areas of Non communicable diseases, focusing on mental health and other related fields in Kenya. Develop a research program of mental health/lifestyle diseases at KEMRI.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity in research on mental health/lifestyle diseases at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the institutes programs to include a stronger non communicable disease program focusing on diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertensive disorders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secure research grants particularly those in areas of Non communicable diseases, focusing on mental health and other related fields in Kenya. Develop a research program of mental health/lifestyle diseases at KEMRI.
Qualifications and Competencies:
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Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya
Medical and Dental practitioners Board with current licensure,
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Masters in Psychiatry (recognition from the KMDPB for this
specialty is an added advantage),
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Sub specialization in management of substance abuse and other
relevant field will be an advantage,
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Management of mental health services in a larger organization,
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Proven track record of mentorship,
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Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research
including experience in conducting clinical trials is an advantage,
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Excellent written and verbal communication,
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Must be computer literate,
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Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills,
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Must be a team player.
Assistant Director (Finance) – MR/15
The main responsibility will be to oversee timely and accurate preparation of accounting and financial management information necessary to control income and expenditure as well as meet internal, statutory and donor reporting requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibility will be to oversee timely and accurate preparation of accounting and financial management information necessary to control income and expenditure as well as meet internal, statutory and donor reporting requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provision of leadership and mentorship in finance,
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Development, implementation and monitoring of a robust financial
procedures and regulations in conformity with international financial reporting
standards,
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Formulation, control and coordination of financial procedures
and regulations in conformity with relevant Government laws and regulations,
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Development and implementation of prudent internal accounting
and financial checks and controls,
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Development and management of internal budgetary controls in
collaboration with other departments within the Institute,
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Budgetary planning with MTEF in liaison with line government
Ministries and relevant sectors,
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Preparation of financial quarterly/annual reports in line with
the Public Service Performance contracting guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting/finance: CPA (K) or equivalent,
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MBA/MSc (Accounts/Finance), Diploma in Health Service
Administration, experience in Public Sector Accounts and Finance Management are
added advantages,
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Minimum of seven (7) years experience in Accounts and Finance in
a large organization with an annual budget of over Ksh. 2 billion,
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Not less than five (5) years experience in a senior Managerial
position,
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Between 30 to 50 years of age,
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In-depth knowledge in computerized accounting and financial
software applications,
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Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya.
Additional Required Competencies:
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Ability to represent the Institute at a senior level in a
professional manner with tact and diplomacy at National and International
levels,
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Strong writing and oral communication skills,
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Team player with the ability to work with
multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural stakeholders,
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Ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Senior Principal Legal Officer (1 position)
Position Description:
Position Description:
The officer will be the overall in charge of the Legal Services
Unit at the KEMRI headquarters and will report to the Assistant Director
(Administration).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provision of sound legal advice to the Management of the
Institute and staff thereof,
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Drawing and ensuring of proper execution of contracts/MOUs by
authorized signatories,
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Drafting and lodging in relevant registries conveyancing
documents for the Institute,
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Register title documents for the Institute's properties and
ensure that all properties are properly accounted for,
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Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate collection and
preparation of information related to court cases and court hearings,
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Represent the Institute in court cases,
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Ensure the Institute meets its legal obligations,
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Formulate policies that are in line with the Institutes mandates
and day to day running.
Qualifications and Competencies:
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Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized
University,
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Be an Advocate of High Court of Kenya with current practicing
certificate,
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Have three (3) years post-admission experience in civil, labour
and criminal law,
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Be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and
Regulations,
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Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting,
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Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Information Communication Technology officer II
(2 positions)
Position Description:
Position Description:
The primary role of this position is to provide support in data
management, technical support and software development in the ICT Department at
KEMRI.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
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Designing, developing and configuring databases,
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Supporting Local Area Network/Wide Area Network,
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Carrying out Network and Systems Administration,
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Installing and configuring servers,
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Hardware/Application software support,
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Maintaining Inventory of hardware and software,
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Developing, testing and implementing Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP),
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End user training on specialized hardware and software,
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Developing and maintaining software programs,
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Designing and developing websites, Intranet/Extranet
applications,
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Technical writing/documentation of the network and inventory,
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Preparing monthly report for performance management.
Qualifications and Competencies:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or Computer
Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University,
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Certification in MCSE, MCDA, CCNA and ICDL,
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Must possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
mean grade B- (Minus) with at least a C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, English and
Kiswahili or its approved equivalent,
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Diploma in Forensic Accounting will be an added advantage,
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Ability to work with minimum supervision,
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Good organizational and planning skills,
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Excellent interpersonal skills,
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Excellent communication,
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Strong analytical skills,
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At least five (2) years experience in ICT End User Support,
LAN/WAN networks with more than 300 users,
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Multi-skills training and experience necessary (Hardware,
Networking, Databases, Project management).
Senior Internal Auditor
(1 position)
Position Description:
Position Description:
Manage on a day to day basis the planning, performance and
report delivery of allocated internal controls assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by
the approved audit plan,
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Identify and discuss all control weakness and recommendations
with management,
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Identify and promote good business practice within the
organization,
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Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and
recommendations on an ongoing basis,
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Ensure that execution of audit assignments is within defined
timeliness.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree
from a recognized University,
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Fully qualified accountant (CPAK), ACCA or other internationally
recognized professional accounting qualifications),
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Qualified CIA, CISA or working towards attaining the
qualification,
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IT knowledge an understanding of the working of the various
systems and use of computer aided auditing techniques,
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At least three (2) years internal audit experience from a
reputable organization with strong internal control structure or audit firm,
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Knowledge of accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP,
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Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and
presentation skills,
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Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited
supervision.
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Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.
Commercial Manager MR/12
(1 position)
Three years contract renewable:
The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in quality and accurate business information analysis. Drive, determination and a self-displined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the holder of this position will be responsible for coordinating and driving the sales management and commercial process, to ensure that KEMRI Production Unit is guided to make informed decisions through analysis of data and regular updated information that will ensure a more focused customer attention and improved customer service.
Main Responsibilities:
Three years contract renewable:
The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in quality and accurate business information analysis. Drive, determination and a self-displined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the holder of this position will be responsible for coordinating and driving the sales management and commercial process, to ensure that KEMRI Production Unit is guided to make informed decisions through analysis of data and regular updated information that will ensure a more focused customer attention and improved customer service.
Main Responsibilities:
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Drive sales management target process from a commercial
perspective
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Compile sales management information required for cluster
business deployment plan process
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Periodically and on an ad-hoc basis carry out market research,
identifying potential areas that can move into weakness within competitors, and
reporting back with proposals designed to take advantage of opportunities
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Ensuring that promotional material including the website is kept
up to date and relevant
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Liaise with relevant stakeholders to get monthly view on sales
forecast
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Develop a value chain analysis model for the main products
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Co-ordinate and review pricing and price index for all products
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Design suitable databases or files for the collection, storage
and sharing of relevant sales data
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Coordinate, compile and disseminate commercial reports both
locally and to the cluster
Experience:
At least three (3) years experience in a manufacturing company dealing with medical and related products of which one year must have been at a senior level.
Qualifications:
At least three (3) years experience in a manufacturing company dealing with medical and related products of which one year must have been at a senior level.
Qualifications:
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Bachelors of Science or Pharmacy
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Professional qualification in marketing
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Possession of a MBA will be an added advantage
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Knowledge of database systems
Core Competencies:
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Good sense of initiative
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Result oriented
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Excellent analytical skills
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Detail oriented
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Good client focus
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Commercial aptitude, can see an opportunity and follow through
on it
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Someone who has the skills to work with the existing team and
integrate work with that team.
Senior Marketing Officer
(1 position)
Reporting to the Production Manager, the holder of this position will be responsible for coordinating and driving the sales management and marketing activities.
Key qualifications:
Reporting to the Production Manager, the holder of this position will be responsible for coordinating and driving the sales management and marketing activities.
Key qualifications:
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Masters in Business Administration
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Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing option
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Diploma in marketing will be an added advantage
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Must be computer literate
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Excellent Leadership and management skills,
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Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict
deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours,
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Excellent written and verbal communication,
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Must be a team prayer with good interpersonal and presentation
skills,
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Five (5) years experience in marketing,
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Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and
presentation skills,
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Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited
supervision.
Duties
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Create and execute innovative marketing strategies,
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Identify and promote good business opportunities,
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Assist in supervision, coordinating and controlling of marketing
activities,
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Assist in scheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining
inventory accuracy at all times.
Interested candidates should send their applications enclosing a
detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualifications,
email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact
information for three referees to the following address, not later than 5th
July, 2013 to, The Director, Kenya Medical Research Institute, P.O. Box
54840-00200, NAIROBI, Attn: Head of Human Resources or email address
hr@kemri.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.