Nyaga N.

• Provide leadership and direction in research, innovations, capacity building and outreach activities in line with the Institute’s strategic plans and performance contract objectives, and goals of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the national health sector strategic plans • Coordinate and support efforts for establishment of strategic partnerships for research, innovations, technology transfer, product development and commercialization • Oversee commercialization of research products, services, and support intellectual property protection and related activities • Coordinate review of research and training priorities of the Institute • Oversee the planning, monitoring and evaluation function, the management of the grants man ship office, including the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy to support research and innovations in the Institute • Oversee the development, implementation and coordination of training and capacity building activities in the Institute including mentorship, industrial attachments, and internships Programs • Co-ordinate the activities and operations of the Institute’s research centers (operational units) and Programs • Coordinate research regulation and policy implementation including research scientific and ethical approvals • Coordinate dissemination of research of research findings, translation and implementation research activities, networking meetings, and policy development • Interpretation of the Science and the Technology Act, and other relevant statutes in relation to the Institute • Perform related duties as directed by the Director, KEMRI.