State Department for Livestock Development Director Laboratory Services Jobs in Kenya
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Laboratory Services, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
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) from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in any of the following fields:- Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Forensic Science, Public Health, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Epidemiology and Population Health, Infection and Disease Control, Food Science and Technology, Highways, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering Technology (with specialization in any of the following fields:- Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Civil Engineering) from a university recognized in Kenya;
Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate laboratory services to Vision 2030 aspirations.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall management of Laboratory Services. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Formulating, developing, monitoring, reviewing, and implementing policies, strategies and laws in delivery of laboratory services;
Coordinating laboratory services programmes;
Setting the laboratory services research agenda;
Liaising with other heads of divisions/departments and stakeholders; on
provision of laboratory services as required;
Evaluating laboratory service programmes ;
Ensuring implementation of work plans and budgets;
Facilitating the implementation and maintenance of laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
Advising the national committees on matters related to bio security; and
Overseeing staff capacity building and performance management in the Department.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; State Department for Livestock Development Director Laboratory Services Jobs in Kenya
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