Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Job Vacancies

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979.

It is one of the leading health research institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research in Kenya.

KEMRI’s Vision is to be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health and its Mission is to improve on the quality of health and human life through research.

To achieve its mandate and strategic goals, the institute has 10 main Research Centres and two co-ordinating centres at its Headquarters along Mbagathi Road, Nairobi in order to continue providing the perquisite services to Kenyans.

KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:-

Chief Finance Officer (Grants)
Job Group MR/14

Duties and Responsibilities

General supervision of external grants
General queries and reports related to grants
Banking and withdrawals
Production of periodical financial statements
Safe custody of grants paid vouchers
Production of grants journals entries
Processing and maintenance of grants imprests
Qualifications and Experience

Holders of CPA(K) or equivalent and must be members of ICPAK
Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
Masters degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) is an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounts and Finance in a large organization with an annual budget of over KShs.2 billion
Not less than 3 years in a senior managerial position and between 30 to 50 years of age
Senior Principal Procurement & Supplies Officer
Job Group MR/13

Duties and Responsibilities

Initiating policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
Ensuring preparation of procurement plan in the Institute
Operationalization of e-government procurement strategies in inventory management
Advising on outsourcing of the procurement and disposal function and other goods and services
Participating in development and preparation of specific Institute procurement and inventory manuals providing guidelines on safety and security in storage
Ensuring timely disclosure of information on procurement opportunities and awarded contracts
Ensuring cordial supplier relationships
Preparing budgets and work plans
Developing and reviewing performance targets and agreements
Participating in negotiations with supplies of goods, works and services
Reviewing of contract documents
Maintaining of professional standards and practices in the procurement function
Dissemination of market and financial information
Participating in project design and implementation
Designing training programmes for supply chain management personnel
Requirements for Appointment

Served in the grade of Principal Procurement & Supplies Officer services or in a comparable and relevant position in the Institute or Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or equivalent from a recognized institution
Demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in general organization and management of the Supply Chain Management function and possess thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management issues and emerging trends and techniques.
A Masters degree in any of the following fields will be an added advantage: Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Senior Principal Internal Auditor
Job Group MR/13

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviewing internal control systems
Undertaking risk assessments
Formulating and implementing annual audit plans.
Managing of internal audit function training needs.
Reviewing audit working papers.
Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards within the department and adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules, ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations.
Verifying and pre-auditing of the Institute’s financial statements.
Qualifications and Experience

Holders of CPA(K) or CIA Part (IV) or equivalent
Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
Masters degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) or Master of Science in Auditing and Consultancy is an added advantage.
Minimum of at least three (3) years working experience at a managerial level in a busy Audit firm or in an Internal Audit department.
Consistently demonstrated outstanding professional competence, leadership qualities and high integrity
Demonstrated high degree of administrative capabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certificates and testimonials indicating current remuneration and three referees to the following address not later than 13th November, 2009.

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P. O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Attn: Head of Human Resources

Or send by email to: hr @ kemri.org

More details about these posts can be obtained from our website: www.kemri.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted