Deputy Deputy Laboratory Services - 9 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies and regulations of laboratory programmes; 
• Coordinating mentoring  and evaluation of laboratory programmes and projects; 
• Implementing policies, strategies and regulations; 
• Coordinating the implementation of work plans and departmental budgets; 
• Laboratory operation standards (ISO 17025); 
• Liaising  with relevant committees; 
• Overseeing matters related to laboratory services; and 
• Undertaking capacity building and performance management 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 Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist, CSG 7, 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/Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence required in managing laboratory services.