Background

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing documentation for Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and drawing up hardware specifications according to instructions.
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions and security systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants management system aligned to industry best practices, leveraging advanced ERP technologies.
• Conduct business process reengineering, integrate with financial systems, and customize ERP.
• Monitor system performance, implement improvements, and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Maintaining an up-to-date equipment maintenance register.
• Installing, configuring, and monitoring Dynamics 365 Business Central components and integrations with other systems.
• Updating and maintaining the Institute’s Dynamics 365 Business Central environment.
• Performing regular data and application backups for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Mentoring staff and providing technical guidance on Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central development, including AL language programming and extensions.
• Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+, or any other equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

• Developing documentation for Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and drawing up hardware specifications according to instructions.
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions and security systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants management system aligned to industry best practices, leveraging advanced ERP technologies.
• Conduct business process reengineering, integrate with financial systems, and customize ERP.
• Monitor system performance, implement improvements, and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Maintaining an up-to-date equipment maintenance register.
• Installing, configuring, and monitoring Dynamics 365 Business Central components and integrations with other systems.
• Updating and maintaining the Institute’s Dynamics 365 Business Central environment.
• Performing regular data and application backups for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Mentoring staff and providing technical guidance on Dynamics 365 Business Central.

• Dynamics 365 Business Central development
• AL language programming
• Extensions development
• Business process reengineering
• ERP integration and customization
• System performance monitoring
• Technical guidance

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+).
• Completion of a supervisory course (at least 2 weeks).