The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has announced a vacancy for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.
According to a notice published on MyGov on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the new CEO will be employed on a four-year term, renewable based on performance reviews. The CEO will report directly to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for the overall leadership and administration of KEMSA’s operations.
The CEO’s mandate includes overseeing strategic, operational, and financial management of the authority, under the guidance of the Board. Additionally, the CEO will need to develop and champion a compelling strategy to inspire commitment across KEMSA to meet its mandate.
Given KEMSA’s history of graft allegations, the new CEO will also be tasked with managing the authority’s funds, property, and general affairs, as well as overseeing budget allocation. The recruitment process for the CEO position will be competitive.
Requirements:
– A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or any related field from a recognized university.
– At least 12 years of work experience.
– Applicants must submit their applications to KEMSA before June 11, 2024.
– Required documents include a Police Clearance Certificate, Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance.
all applications should be done before 11th June 2024.
Past CEOs:
– The new CEO will succeed Andrew Mulwa, who took over after Terry Ramadani was dismissed following the Global Fund scandal. Ramadani’s predecessor, Jonah Manjari, was fired during the COVID-19 pandemic.
– Both Ramadani and Manjari have not been formally charged, but various investigative agencies have raised concerns about deals during their tenures.
– Mulwa initiated key reforms to promote transparency and aimed to transform the sector within 12 months, promising stakeholders a reformed KEMSA by July 2024.
KEMSA is looking for a dynamic leader to steer the authority through its challenges and opportunities, ensuring effective delivery of medical supplies and services in Kenya.
