The Kenya
Medical Training College (KMTC) is a State Corporation, established for the
purpose of providing facilities for college education under the Ministry of
Health.
The KMTC
Board seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, visionary and experienced persons to
fill the following vacant positions:
Director / Chief
Executive
Ref.
No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS/2015
Key
responsibilities
Reporting to
the Board of Management, the Director/CEO will be the Accounting Officer and be
responsible for the following:-
·
Be
responsible for the day to day operations of the organization.
·
Provide
leadership to senior management and staff.
·
Prepare the
annual budgets and establish proper internal controls.
·
Be
responsible for the execution of the Board’s strategies, decisions and
policies.
·
Ensure that
the organization has an effective management structure including succession
plans.
·
Be
responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the organization.
·
Put in place
effective administrative structures, processes and systems.
·
Provide
regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on financial and
administrative matters.
·
Be
responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate
image of the organization.
·
Ensure that
college mandate, Board policies and Resolutions are implemented fully and
effectively.
·
Lead teams
for high performance and innovation.
·
Ensure
prudent management of resources for the achievement of the college’s mandate
and strategic objectives.
·
Ensure that
the College’s Strategic plan is implemented timely; the Performance Contract
objectives and targets are achieved and reported in time to the Board; the
annual and quarterly reports are submitted in compliance with statutory
obligations.
·
Initiate,
establish, and strengthen inter-institutional collaborations and strategic
partnerships for the realization of the College’s mandate.
·
Ensure that staff
remains motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and
efficiently, and in compliance with human resource management policies and
practices.
·
Establish and
sustain effective relationships with the Board of Management, the Government,
parent Ministry and other stakeholders.
·
Promote a
culture of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate
governance principles and best practices.
·
Perform any
other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of Management.
Requirements
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
·
Hold at least
a Postgraduate (masters or doctorate qualification) from a university
recognized in Kenya.
·
Have at least
ten years knowledge and experience in the relevant field.
·
Have served
in a position of senior management for a period of at least five years.
·
Have
interpersonal and communication skills.
·
Have
knowledge and experience in project review, monitoring and evaluation.
·
Have
knowledge of higher learning institution’s training and programs.
·
Have
undergone strategic leadership and development programme course.
In addition,
candidates will be required to submit copies of membership association,
certificate of clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and
Anti-corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and provide Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Tenure: The successful candidate will be engaged on a three (3) year contract renewable once subject to performance evaluated by the Board of Management.
Performance Management: The successful applicant shall sign a performance contract with the Chairperson, Board of Management.
Corporation
Secretary
Ref.No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/SS/2015
Key
Responsibilities
Reporting to
the Director/CEO, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for the
following:-
·
Provide
guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of
governance in risk assessment and management, quality assurance processes and
strategic planning and review.
·
Assist the
Board in carrying out the following:
1. Board induction and
training.
2. Updating the Board and
Committee charters.
3. Preparation of Board work
plans
4. Board evaluation.
5. Governance compliance and
audit.
6. Implementation of the
code of conduct and ethics.
·
Review of
management’s implementation of strategies, policies and plans.
·
Ensure the
timely preparation and circulation of Committee and Board papers.
·
Ensure timely
circulation of Committee and Board minutes.
·
Be the
custodian of the seal of the Organization and account to the Board for its use.
·
Maintain and
update the register of conflicts of interest.
·
Facilitate
effective communication between the organization and the stakeholders.
·
Ensure that
quarterly and annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
·
Application
of technology in the work environment.
·
Assisting the
Chairperson in organizing Board activities.
·
Providing
leadership and management of the Board Secretarial staff.
·
Providing
secretarial services to the Board.
·
Perform any
other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Chief
Executive Officer.
Requirements
For
appointment to this position, a candidate must:
·
Hold a
Masters degree in business administration from a university recognized in
Kenya.
·
Have a
Certificate in Certified Public Secretary (CPS).
·
Have served
in a position of management/teaching for a period of at least three years.
·
Have
interpersonal and communication skills.
·
Have passion
for continuous professional development.
·
Have
knowledge and experience in project review, monitoring and evaluation, and
·
Have
knowledge of higher learning institution’s training and programs.
In addition,
candidates will be required to submit copies of membership association,
certificate of clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and
Anti-corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and provide Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Tenure
·
The
successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms of
service on completion of six (6) months probationary period.
Performance
Management
·
The
successful applicant shall sign a performance contract with the Chief Executive
Officer.
Mode
of Application
Candidates
who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications accompanied by
detailed curriculum vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates,
National Identity Card, transcripts and testimonials; daytime contacts; full
names and contacts of three (3) referees; and quoting the vacancy position and
reference number, to:
The
Chairperson
KMTC Board of Management
P O Box 30195-00100,
Nairobi
KMTC Board of Management
P O Box 30195-00100,
Nairobi
So as to
reach him not later than 30th October, 2015.
The Kenya
Medical Training College (KMTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
committed to implementing affirmative action.
In this
regard, women, persons with disability and minority with the requisite
qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualifications.
Prof. Philip Kaloki
Chairperson
KMTC – Board of Management