Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units and sections;
- preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
- ensuring submission of samples to reference and collaborating research institutes;
- revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards;
- coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
- overseeing proficiency testing;
- managing laboratory supplies;
- facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment;
- providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
- ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
- implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
- liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings; and
- mentoring and training of personnel in the Department.
Qualifications
Direct appointment will be made from candidates who have:-
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Working knowledge of computer applications; and
- Satisfactorily served at the position of Senior Laboratory Technologist or its equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years.
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