Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 06, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our client, The Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) was established as a parastatal institution under, Cap 446 of the Laws of Kenya on 5th May 1990 through legal Notice No. 223 of 4th June 1990. The mandate of the Institute is to produce safe, efficacious, and affordable veterinary vaccines through undertaking research, providing information, marketing, collaboration, and distribution for improvement of livestock industry locally and internationally.
The Institute is seeking to recruit an exceptional, visionary and results oriented leader to fill the role of Managing Director (MD). The Managing Director will be the Institute's accounting officer overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the Institute's mandate, act as the Principal spokesperson of the Institute, and execute and communicate the Board's strategies, decisions, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
•Develop and recommend to the Board the long term strategy, business plans, and oversee implementation of the Institute's corporate strategic plan;
• Advise and make recommendations to the Board and the Cabinet Secretary on the formation of policies, plans and strategies on development, commercialization, and production of Veterinary Vaccines;
• Coordinate the Institute's development programs, project formulation, funding implementation, appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation:
• Manage stakeholder engagements and enhance the corporate image of the Institute;
• Recommend annual budgets to the Board for approval and ensure that the Institute utilizes its resources prudently according to the financial guidelines provided by Government from time to time, while ensuring accurate and timely audits of the Institute's books of accounts;
• Establish proper internal monitoring and control systems and oversee compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
•Provide leadership to the management and a link between the management and the Board;
•Provide regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial, and administrative matters;
•Ensure that the Institute has an effective management structure including succession plans; and
•Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.

Person Specifications
• Be a holder of a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Applied Biology, Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be a holder of a master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Applied Biology, Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution:
•Hold a Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing:
• Be a holder of a leadership course lasting not less than (4) weeks from a recognized Institution:
• Have at least fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a Senior Management position in the Public or Private Sector,
• Be Proficient in computer applications, and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants who possess the stated qualifications and can clearly demonstrate ability in the required relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, details of current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees
For the full details on this position and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via https://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html . All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received on or before 24" February 2023 addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division


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