Assistant Director - Laboratory Services - 3 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities    
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-  

• Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections/districts; preparing and implementing work plans and programs; 
• Submitting samples to reference and corroborating research institutes; 
• Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/standards; coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal; 
• 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 staff in the Department.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Laboratory Analyst, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology in any of the following fields:- (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, Civil) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated a high degree of  professional competence and managerial capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.