Assistant Director Planning and Strategy

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

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).

Person specifications:

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.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

Duly filled NQCL employment application form

National Identity card

Relevant academic and professional certificates

Duly signed application letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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