Assistant Director – Laboratory Services at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Description

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

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Laboratory Analyst CSG 8 or in a relevant and comparable 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 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 results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections/districts;
Preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
Submitting samples to reference and collaborating research institutes;
Revising approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/standards;
Coordinating safe laboratory wastes 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 staff