Chief Executive Officer Job VMD

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Job Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer is the Accounting Officer and is responsible to the Council for the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Directorate, reporting to the Chairperson, Veterinary Medicines Directorate Council.
Employment Terms

The appointment shall be for a three (3) year contract term, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance or attainment of mandatory retirement age, whichever happens earlier.

Remuneration

• Basic Salary Kshs. 256,000 – 340,000
• House Allowance Kshs. 80,000
• Leave Allowance Kshs. 50,000
• Other Allowances Kshs. 60,000

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounting Officer of the institution; (ii) Carrying into effect the decisions of the Council; Undertaking day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the institution; (ii)
• Supervising the staff of the institution;
• Being the Registrar of veterinary medicines; Advising the Council on key technical, financial, and administrative matters;
• Overseeing the development and recommending to the Council long-term strategy, work plans, annual operating budgets, and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems;
• Implementing decisions of the Council and Government policies in a result-oriented and timely manner;
• Carrying out the day-to-day management of the institution;
• Overseeing the implementation of corporate policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of service provided by the institution;
• Overseeing continuous achievement of the institution’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
• Providing leadership to Senior Management and Staff;
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees;
• Attending to all Human Resource matters including organizational structure, appointments, welfare, training, separation and effective management succession planning;
• Ensuring effective communication between management and the Council as well as between different levels of management;
• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Overseeing stakeholder management and enhancement of corporate image of the organization;
• Developing and maintaining a risk management framework and ensure risks are effectively managed; and
• Being the spokesperson of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience required for this position

• A minimum period of ten (10) years professional experience in Veterinary Medicine
• Regulation of which at least five (5) are at a senior management level;
• Be a Kenyan Citizen; (ii) Holds a degree in veterinary medicine from a university recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Master’s degree in veterinary science Based Course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration from the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

How to Apply

For more information and how to apply, find the detailed advertisement below. The deadline for applications is on Monday 23rd March 2026, 1700hrs

• Documents to be submitted by the Applicants Interested candidates should submit their applications, which should include:
• Copy of Identity Card/Passport Number;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three professional referees;
• Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for; and
• A duly filled Veterinary Medicines Directorate Application for Employment Form Ref.
• No. VMD/HR& ADM/01 available on the VMD website www.vmd.go.ke.
• Submission of Applications
• Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic/professional certificates/testimonials, national identity card/Passport, daytime telephone contact, email, and telephone contacts of three (3) referees both to Chairperson@vmd.go.ke in a Single PDF File quoting ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line and hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered in an envelope clearly indicating the ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ to:

The Chairperson,
Veterinary Medicines Directorate Council
Pest Control Products Board Plaza
P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi