Background

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director Planning and Strategy will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Laboratory’s Corporate strategy, monitoring its progress, and ensuring alignment with governmental priorities. This role involves analyzing performance indicators, advising management on strategic initiatives, and overseeing reporting and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of the Laboratory’s Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation;
• Spearheading cascading of the performance contracting and communicating corporate strategy;
• Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities;
• Coordinating the performance contracting process;
• Aligning functional units with corporate strategy and relevant governmental policies;
• Coordinating periodic strategy review in line with operating business environmental and needs of the Laboratory;
• Coordinating periodical analysis to advise management and recommend actions to improve the Laboratory’s value proposition;
• Advising Management on Strategic Partnerships and collaborations for resource mobilization;
• Overseeing preparation of periodic reports to relevant Government departments and Agencies;
• Providing guidance on preparation of departmental, division plans and budget;
• Coordinating development and Implementation of a Corporate Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Qualifications and Experience

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following field: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least two weeks Certificate in Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Coordinating the development of the Laboratory’s Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation
• Spearheading cascading of the performance contracting and communicating corporate strategy
• Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities
• Coordinating the performance contracting process
• Aligning functional units with corporate strategy and relevant governmental policies
• Coordinating periodic strategy review in line with operating business environmental and needs of the Laboratory
• Coordinating periodical analysis to advise management and recommend actions to improve the Laboratory’s value proposition
• Advising Management on Strategic Partnerships and collaborations for resource mobilization
• Overseeing preparation of periodic reports to relevant Government departments and Agencies
• Providing guidance on preparation of departmental, division plans and budget
• Coordinating development and Implementation of a Corporate Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor degree in Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable