Our client, The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a
unit within the Center for Microbiology Research at the Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI).
RCTP was established in 1994 with the goal of conducting research, providing care as well as creating and supporting treatment.
RCTP has offices in Nairobi, Kisumu East, Suba, Migori, Rongo
and Nyatike.
RCTP is now seeking to recruit motivated and proactive
individuals to fill three management positions.
These are Finance and Administration Manager, Human Resources
Manager and Head of Procurement.
The Finance and Administration Manager (ESS 482)
Reporting to the Co-Directors KEMRI/RCTP, the Finance and Administration Manager will be overall in charge of the financial and administrative function of KEMRI/RCTP, working in close collaboration with project managers and program staff.
The jobholder will provide technical and management oversight
for budget development and budget compliance, human resource, project
operations, procurement, grants management, financial reporting and ensuring
compliance with donor requirements.
The job holder will also be responsible for audit preparations.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A
Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised
University. A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
or Accounting will be an added advantage;
- CPA(K)
or ACCA finalist qualification and membership of a professional body;
- At
least 10 years working experience with progressive levels of
responsibility in donor funded organisations; three years ofwhich should
be in a management position;
- Working
knowledge of computerised accounting and other computer application
packages;
- Experience
in budgeting, budget monitoring and financial reporting to various
stakeholders; and
- Experience
in overseeing management of human resources, procurement and general
administrative functions.
Human Resources Manager (ESS 483)
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing human resources strategies, policies and programs.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human
Resources Management. A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management will
be an added advantage;
- At
least eight years experience with a minimum of five years in Human Capital
Management;
- Membership
of a recognised human resource professional body;
- Broad
knowledge of labour laws, compensation, benefits administration,
organisational planning and development, employee relations, performance
management, staff training and development;
- Experience
in coaching, counselling and mentoring staff; and
- Demonstrated
leadership and managerial skills coupled with exceptional planning and
organisation skills.
Head of Procurement (ESS 484)
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Head of procurement will be responsible for implementing supply chain policies and procedures and ensuring effective and efficient procurement of goods, works and services.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A
Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management from a
recognised University or A Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline as
well as a
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management. A relevant Masters
Degree will be an added advantage;
- At
least eight years experience in a relevant field; two ofwhich must be in a
senior position in a procurement or supply chain related role;
- Registered
member of the Kenya Institute of Supply Management (KISM) or Chartered
Institute ofPurchasing and Supply (CIPS).
- Excellent
knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the
Regulations, 2006;
- High
level of integrity with excellent negotiation, record keeping, analytical
and report writing skills; and
- Demonstrated
outstanding professional competence as reflected in work
relatedperformance and results.
You can access the detailed job profiles on
www.pwc.com/externaljobs or www.kemri.org
If you believe your career aspirations match the required
profiles, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by
close of business Friday 12 October 2012, quoting the job reference number and
the title of the position you are applying for.
Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, and present position, current and expected
remuneration.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names
and addresses of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.