Accreditation and Quality Assurance Services Director Job at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya 18th March 2015
- Planning and executing the activities of the Division
- Receiving and processing applications for registration
- Setting out standards as stipulated in the third schedule of the science, technology and innovation regulations
- Determining eligibility for Accreditation as set out in the accreditation criteria
- Registering, licensing, and regulating researchers in the scheduled sciences
- Inspecting, monitoring and evaluating research institutions and programmes to verify their relevance and compliance to quality assurance
- Initiating the vetting of applications for registration and accreditation
- Updating the database for accredited and registered institutions, bodies and individuals
- Making recommendations for the registration and accreditation of institutions, bodies and individuals in accordance with the established criteria
- Recommending de-registration or withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance
- Working closely with accredited researchers to interpret the criteria for registration and accreditation
- Providing advice to institutions, individuals and stakeholders regarding accreditation matters
- Enforcing licensing regulations by informing non-compliant institutions, individuals and other stakeholders of the required regulations and advice regarding licensing policies, procedures and regulations
- Developing and strengthening monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
- Supporting quality assurance to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements such as research reviews, conducting quality audits and maintaining quality databases and data analysis
- Documenting internal audits and other quality assurance activities
- Reviewing and revising policies, rules and procedures that affect licensing, registration and accreditation
In addition the candidate should have eight (8) years of post-doctoral research experience and management or similar experience as head of technical division in a research institution, public or private institution.
Key Competencies:
- Scientific writing and publishing
- proficiency in statistical analysis
- ICT proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Policy analysis
- Strategic planning
- Corporate governance
- Quality assurance and standardization
- Team player
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
- Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Clearance by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
P.O Box 30623 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or
Hand-delivered to Utalii House, Utalii lane, off Uhuru Highway, 9th Floor, Room 902, to be received by Friday 2nd April 2015 at 5.00 p.m.