DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

Job Role
The Director Corporate Services is responsible for providing leadership and coordination
of various corporate functions including Finance and Accounts, Human Resource
Management, Information and Communications Technology, Commercial Enterprises
services, Engineering and Maintenance, Corporate Communications, Administration
including safe-guarding fiscal Institutes assets, to achieve operational efficiency towards
the realization of quality Human Health Research.
Reporting Relationship: The Director, Corporation Services will report to the Director
General of the Institute.
Terms of Service: The successful applicant will be appointed for four (4) years contract
term renewable once, subject to satisfactory work performance.
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
a) Job Specifications
The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible for the following:-
i. Coordinate development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas
of Human Resource, Finance, Administration, Corporate Communications,
Communication Technology and Commercial Enterprises services;
ii. Develop effective operational policies, procedures, internal controls and systems
for identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling Institute’s operations to
drive the implementation of the approved strategy;
iii. Oversee management of the Institute’s revenues and expenditure, assets and
liabilities and staff payroll;
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iv. Foster a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which
facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the
institute;
v. Ensure financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning,
budgeting and budgetary controls in compliance with the set legal guidelines;
vi. Oversee planning, directing and executing all human resources strategies,
policies and plans;
vii. Coordinate provision of Engineering and maintenance services,
viii. Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements
relating to corporate services;
ix. Coordinate the institute’s Management Information Systems and security;
x. Coordinate technology infrastructure in line with the institute’s goals and
changing technologies;
xi. Provide technical, strategic and policy advice on ICT matters and implementation
of various ICT work processes, procedures and other administrative related
matters;
xii. Ensure conducive work environment in the institute;
xiii. Coordinate the establishment and management of income generating programs
and activities
xiv. Coordinate the provision of physical security; and
xv. Oversee Development, review and implementation of communications strategy to
support the Institute’s objectives;
xvi. Ensure development and implementation of corporate communications plans to
enhance the visibility of the Institute;
xvii. Undertake business case analysis and due diligence as well as prioritization of
new initiatives and business opportunities to ensure viability before investment;
xviii. Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety
and security of all staff, units and stakeholders;
xix. Liaise with other security agencies on security matter;
xx. Coordinate implementation of general administrative policies and programs;
xxi. Coordinate Management of the corporate image of the Institute; and
xxii. Coordinate the Institute’s public functions and corporate events.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must have
been in management position;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized Institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized Institution;
iv. Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable;
v. Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks (cumulative).
vi. Proficiency in computer application;
vii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Strategic thinking;
ii. Analytical skills;
iii. Communication and reporting skills;
iv. Leadership skills;
v. Mentorship skills;
vi. Research fundraising skills;
vii. Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
viii. Team player.

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