State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Government Chemist Jobs in Kenya
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Deputy Government Chemist, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
A Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in any of the following fields:- Chemistry, Water Quality Management, Water and Environmental Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Management and Planning, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Forensic Science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
Demonstrated managerial and high degree of professional competence in work performance; and
Exhibited a thorough understanding of the national goals, policies objectives and programmes and ability to relate them to the provision of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution control services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Government Chemist will be the head of the Government Chemist Department or deployed as head of a department in other ministries, and will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for efficient organization, management and administration of all the technical services. Specific duties
and responsibilities at this level will include:
Formulating and implementing policies, programmes and strategies in the directorate;
Liaising with other stakeholders for effective formulation, planning, co-ordination and implementation of quantitative and qualitative analytical services and water quality and pollution control services;
Provision of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution control services;
Overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
Coordinating ,supervising, monitoring and evaluating all the departmental quantitative and qualitative analytical and forensic laboratory services;
Being responsible for implementing the departments strategic plans and objectives;
Preparing and implementing the departments performance contract;
Overseeing the financial and asset management issues;
Instituting operational accountability and transparency;
Securing and managing financial support for development plans; and
Coordinating the management, training and development of staff.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Government Chemist Jobs in Kenya
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