Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026

21. Management Board

Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force

(1)There shall be an Institute Management Board whose membership shall consist—

(a)the Vice Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson;

(b)the Directors of Directorates;

(c)the Deputy Director of Procurement;

(d)the Deputy Director of Human Resource Management;

(e)the Deputy Directors of Finance and Accounts;

(f)the Deputy Directors of Quality Assurance;

(g)the Registrars;

(h)the Principal Librarian; and

(i)other officers who may be co-opted by the Board.

(2)The Director Corporate Services shall be the Secretary of the Management Board.

(3)The Management Board shall—

(a)implement decisions and policies approved by the Board;

(b)assist the Vice Chancellor in the day-to-day management and administration of operations, finances, and human resources of the Institute;

(c)prepare annual budgets, work plans, and performance reports for submission to the Board;

(d)develop and monitor implementation of strategic, master, and operational plans;

(e)ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to procurement and financial regulations;

(f)coordinate activities across directorates, research centres, departments and schools;

(g)recommend policies, procedures, and internal regulations to the Board;

(h)oversee performance management, monitoring, and evaluation.

(i)promote staff development, mentorship, and institutional culture;

(j)manage risk, safety, and compliance systems;

(k)facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement; and

(l)perform any other functions assigned by the Board.

(4)The Institute Management Board shall develop its own procedures of conduct of its meetings.