Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing documentation for Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and drawing up hardware specifications according to instructions;
• Analysing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions and security systems;
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants management system leveraging advanced ERP technologies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices;
• Conduct detailed business process reengineering to optimize grant management workflows;
• Integrate the grants management system with existing financial systems, ensuring seamless data flow and robust financial reporting capabilities;
• Utilize ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle for customization and configuration to meet specific business and compliance requirements.
• Support the establishment of a one-stop-shop grants management unit by integrating key functions such as finance, HR, procurement, audit, compliance, and legal into a unified platform;
• Ensure the integrated system architecture supports comprehensive grant management, budgeting, and auditing functionalities;
• Implement security protocols and compliance measures to meet local and international regulatory standards, including intellectual property and data protection laws;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system scalability and operational efficiency.
• Develop system documentation, including configurations, business processes, and user guidelines;
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system functionalities and compliance with stakeholder requirements;
• Provide end-user support and training, translating business requirements into technical specifications and ensuring effective system usage;
• Monitor system performance post-implementation, identifying areas for improvement and optimization, and implementing necessary enhancements;
• 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.    Mandatory
• 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;    Mandatory
• Proven experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central development, including AL language programming and extensions;    Mandatory
• Proven experience in Microsoft NAV development as an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Proven experience in mobile apps development as an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• 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;    Mandatory
• Completion of a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results.    Mandatory
• Analytical Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork