Corporation Secretary at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Job Description

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When you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26, students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce is trained at KMTC. You want to be part of the College that is currently graduating about competent health professionals every year into the health sector. Our team of more than highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff will be happy to serve you. The national distribution of the College is its biggest uniqueness while the strategic location of the campuses next to referral hospitals, county or sub-county hospitals where students go for clinical attachment its biggest asset.

Job Summary

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- providing guidance to the Board of Directors on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance; assisting the Board in carrying out induction and training, updating Board and Committees on charters, preparing and implementing Board work plans, conducting Board evaluation and governance audit; implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethics; ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committees papers and minutes; maintaining and updating the register of conflict of interest; ensuring Board Directors are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization; facilitating effective communication between the organization and its stakeholders; ensuring prompt filing of annual returns; and supervising, guiding and appraising staff.

Professional qualifications and experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

Proven experience in Corporation Secretary/Governance work or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or in a reputable Private Sector Organization for a minimum period of ten years with at least five years’ experience in a Management capacity; Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized institution; Masters degree in Law or any Social Sciences discipline from a recognized institution; (iv) Part III or CPS (K) final examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Been registered as a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK); Leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in Computer Applications; Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and Demonstrated competency and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.