Officer, Board Secretariat at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

PURPOSE STATEMENT;

• The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and governance support to the Board, ensuring proper documentation, meeting coordination, compliance, and follow-up on Board resolutions.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Board Services

• Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• Assist the Board in carrying out the following: Board members’ induction and training; updating the Board and Committee Charters; Board evaluation;
• Governance audit; and implementing the code of conduct and ethics;
• Preparing and managing the Board annual work plans;
• Coordinating preparation and circulation of Board and Committee meeting agendas and board papers;
• Preparing Board Minutes, ensuring that they are confirmed and filed;
• Monitoring implementation of Board decisions and preparing reports to the Board;
• Custodian of Board & Committee Minutes
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure the Board complies with governance practices, financial regulations, and statutory obligations in line with Authority policies and Kenyan laws.
• Support the execution of Authority documents requiring the Board of Directors’ attention.
• Follow up on the implementation of Board Resolutions on behalf of the CEO.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; in Business Management, Law, Administration, or its equivalent.
• At least eight (12) years’ work experience
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) will be an added advantage.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing
• Certificate in Leadership Course, lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.