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:
- Support
the conduct of ongoing research in the above mentioned fields,
- Development of
research projects/grants in the same fields.
Qualifications
and Competencies:
- Degree a
relevant discipline,
- Masters in
Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (A PhD would
be an added advantage),
- Knowledge and
demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science,
- Training in Good
Clinical Practice (GCP)/ or GCLP,
- Excellent
written and verbal communication,
- Competency in MS
office,
- Must have demonstrated
leadership skills,
- 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:
- Degree in
Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental
practitioners Board with current licensure,
- Masters in
Psychiatry (recognition from the KMDPB for this specialty is an added
advantage),
- Sub
specialization in management of substance abuse and other relevant field
will be an advantage,
- Management of
mental health services in a larger organization,
- Proven track
record of mentorship,
- Knowledge and
demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in
conducting clinical trials is an advantage,
- Excellent
written and verbal communication,
- Must be computer
literate,
- Must have
demonstrated exemplary leadership skills,
- 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:
- Provision of
leadership and mentorship in finance,
- Development,
implementation and monitoring of a robust financial procedures and
regulations in conformity with international financial reporting
standards,
- Formulation,
control and coordination of financial procedures and regulations in
conformity with relevant Government laws and regulations,
- Development and
implementation of prudent internal accounting and financial checks and
controls,
- Development and
management of internal budgetary controls in collaboration with other
departments within the Institute,
- Budgetary
planning with MTEF in liaison with line government Ministries and relevant
sectors,
- Preparation of
financial quarterly/annual reports in line with the Public Service
Performance contracting guidelines.
Qualifications
and Experience:
- Bachelors degree
in Accounting/finance: CPA (K) or equivalent,
- MBA/MSc
(Accounts/Finance), Diploma in Health Service Administration, experience
in Public Sector Accounts and Finance Management are added advantages,
- Minimum of seven
(7) years experience in Accounts and Finance in a large organization with
an annual budget of over Ksh. 2 billion,
- Not less than
five (5) years experience in a senior Managerial position,
- Between 30 to 50
years of age,
- In-depth
knowledge in computerized accounting and financial software applications,
- Membership of
the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
Additional
Required Competencies:
- Ability to
represent the Institute at a senior level in a professional manner with
tact and diplomacy at National and International levels,
- Strong writing
and oral communication skills,
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Team player with
the ability to work with multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural stakeholders,
- 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:
- Provision of sound
legal advice to the Management of the Institute and staff thereof,
- Drawing and
ensuring of proper execution of contracts/MOUs by authorized signatories,
- Drafting and
lodging in relevant registries conveyancing documents for the Institute,
- Register title
documents for the Institute's properties and ensure that all properties
are properly accounted for,
- Liaise with
external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information
related to court cases and court hearings,
- Represent the
Institute in court cases,
- Ensure the
Institute meets its legal obligations,
- Formulate
policies that are in line with the Institutes mandates and day to day
running.
Qualifications
and Competencies:
- Holder of a
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University,
- Be an Advocate
of High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate,
- Have three (3)
years post-admission experience in civil, labour and criminal law,
- Be conversant
with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations,
- Have experience
in contract negotiations and drafting,
- 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
- Designing,
developing and configuring databases,
- Supporting Local
Area Network/Wide Area Network,
- Carrying out
Network and Systems Administration,
- Installing and
configuring servers,
- Hardware/Application
software support,
- Maintaining
Inventory of hardware and software,
- Developing,
testing and implementing Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP),
- End user
training on specialized hardware and software,
- Developing and
maintaining software programs,
- Designing and
developing websites, Intranet/Extranet applications,
- Technical
writing/documentation of the network and inventory,
- Preparing
monthly report for performance management.
Qualifications
and Competencies:
- Bachelor of
Science degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer
Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University,
- Certification in
MCSE, MCDA, CCNA and ICDL,
- 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,
- Diploma in
Forensic Accounting will be an added advantage,
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision,
- Good
organizational and planning skills,
- Excellent interpersonal
skills,
- Excellent
communication,
- Strong
analytical skills,
- At least five
(2) years experience in ICT End User Support, LAN/WAN networks with more
than 300 users,
- 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:
- Undertake
execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit
plan,
- Identify and
discuss all control weakness and recommendations with management,
- Identify and
promote good business practice within the organization,
- Monitor the
implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an
ongoing basis,
- Ensure that
execution of audit assignments is within defined timeliness.
Key
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelors degree
in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree from a recognized University,
- Fully qualified
accountant (CPAK), ACCA or other internationally recognized professional
accounting qualifications),
- Qualified CIA,
CISA or working towards attaining the qualification,
- IT knowledge an
understanding of the working of the various systems and use of computer
aided auditing techniques,
- At least three
(2) years internal audit experience from a reputable organization with
strong internal control structure or audit firm,
- Knowledge of
accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP,
- Must be a team
player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills,
- Ability to meet
strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
- 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:
- Drive sales
management target process from a commercial perspective
- Compile sales
management information required for cluster business deployment plan
process
- 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
- Ensuring that
promotional material including the website is kept up to date and relevant
- Liaise with
relevant stakeholders to get monthly view on sales forecast
- Develop a value
chain analysis model for the main products
- Co-ordinate and
review pricing and price index for all products
- Design suitable
databases or files for the collection, storage and sharing of relevant
sales data
- 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:
- Bachelors of
Science or Pharmacy
- Professional
qualification in marketing
- Possession of a
MBA will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of
database systems
Core
Competencies:
- Good sense of
initiative
- Result oriented
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Detail oriented
- Good client
focus
- Commercial
aptitude, can see an opportunity and follow through on it
- 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:
- Masters in
Business Administration
- Bachelor of
Commerce – Marketing option
- Diploma in
marketing will be an added advantage
- Must be computer
literate
- Excellent Leadership
and management skills,
- Capacity to work
with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness
to work outside normal office working hours,
- Excellent
written and verbal communication,
- Must be a team
prayer with good interpersonal and presentation skills,
- Five (5) years
experience in marketing,
- Must be a team
player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills,
- Ability to meet
strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
Duties
- Create and
execute innovative marketing strategies,
- Identify and
promote good business opportunities,
- Assist in
supervision, coordinating and controlling of marketing activities,
- 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.