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Assistant Director Planning and Strategy

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)
Nairobi Posted Oct 27, 2026
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About this role

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.

Job Title

Assistant Director Planning and Strategy

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 12 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Project and Program Management

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

  • Coordinating the development of the Laboratory’s Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation;
  • Spearheading cascading of the performance contracting and communicating corporate strategy;
  • Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities;
  • Coordinating the performance contracting process;
  • Aligning functional units with corporate strategy and relevant governmental policies;
  • Coordinating periodic strategy review in line with operating business environmental and needs of the Laboratory;
  • Coordinating periodical analysis to advise management and recommend actions to improve the Laboratory’s value proposition;
  • Advising Management on Strategic Partnerships and collaborations for resource mobilization;
  • Overseeing preparation of periodic reports to relevant Government departments and Agencies;
  • Providing guidance on preparation of departmental, division plans and budget;
  • Coordinating development and Implementation of a Corporate Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Person specifications:

  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following field: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • At least two weeks Certificate in Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable: and
  • Proficiency in computer applications.

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