Duties and Responsibilities
Establishing market networks both locally and internationally;
Building a market data base for the vaccine products
Evaluating performance of products in the market;
Developing necessary interventions in order to sustain relevance of products in the market;
Developing sales and marketing strategies;
Undertaking market research surveys for products developed by the Institute;
Securing contracts with internal and external clients;
Developing business plans and strategies for marketing of products;
Determining product, price, and focused needs;
Preparation of annual work plans and budgets.
Liaising with the Legal Office on patenting and licensing;
Liaising with other service providers in the industry on marketing of vaccines products;
Supervise Staff;
Identifying marketing opportunities for products;
Drawing of policy documents on marketing.
Create, direct, and implement the Institute’s promotional programs to stimulate awareness and sales in particular market segments

Academic and Professional Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
A Master’s Degree in Business administration or a relevant field
Professional Certification in marketing is an added advantage
Be registered member of a Professional Body (Marketing) with a valid membership
Five (5) Years work experience in marketing in a private enterprise.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

Skills and Abilities
Has ideally worked in a start-up or high-growth environment
Strong analytical skills
A proven leader with very strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experienced in all elements of the marketing mix
Experienced in social media marketing
Creative and innovative; capable of driving the creation of new ideas
A strong strategic thinker with the ability to grasp and conceive business strategy
Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
High energy and enthusiastic
High tolerance to ambiguity.
Ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating them into actionable strategies to achieve the Institute’s objectives.

Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to send their 10 copies of applications, quoting the vacancy position and Reference Number, enclosing updated curriculum vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identification Card and daytime telephone as provided on the guidelines to:-

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA VETERINARY VACCINES PRODUCTION INSTITUTE OFF ENTERPRISE ROAD,
ROAD ‘A’ P.O. Box 53260 – (00200)
NAIROBI.
So as to reach the office on or before 10th January 2020 at 4.00 pm.