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  • Posted: Oct 25, 2017
    Deadline: Nov 15, 2017
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    Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is the Sole National Accreditation Body (NAB) mandated to offer accreditation services in Kenya. It is established under the States Corporations Act, Cap 446; vide Legal Notice No. 55 of May 2009. It gives formal attestation that Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) are competent to carry out specific conformity assessment ...
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    Case Officer

    Ref: KENAS HR/KAS 6-10/17
     
    Job Purpose:
     
    Responsible for the management and performance of conformity assessment systems to facilitate trade through evaluation of Conformity Assessment Bodies that include testing, calibration, medical and veterinary laboratories, proficiency test service providers, certification and inspection / verification bodies to adhere to the set KENAS requirements, relevant international standards and regulations
     
    Key Responsibilities Duties / Tasks
    • Providing technical expertise in the relevant science related field during conformity assessment fields.
    • Design curricula for training of CABs in the fields of Testing & Calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025), Medical laboratories (ISO 15189), Inspection and verification (ISO/IEC 17020), Certification (ISO/IEC 17021),
    • Product certification (ISO/IEC 17065), proficiency testing (ISO/IEC 17043),Personnel certification (ISO/IEC 17024) and ILAC/IAF guides
    • Promote uptake of accreditation as a means of reducing technical barriers to trade through engagement and sensitization of stakeholders nationally, regionally and internationally
    • Plan and carry out assessments and review reports from assessment teams for accuracy in population of assessment outcomes and for completeness prior to progression for internal reviews
    • Manage assessments of Conformity Assessment Bodies
    • Supervise, evaluate and report on assessors and technical experts’ performance during each assessment.
    • Mentor and coach assessors and technical experts.
    • Co-ordinate Technical Committees in Certification, Inspection & Verification, Testing & Calibration, medical & veterinary sections on quarterly basis.
    • Develop assessment guides and criteria documents based on conformity assessment programmes at national, regional and international levels – African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC), International Laboratory Cooperation (ILAC), International Accreditation Forum (IAF), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electro-technical Commission (IEC).
    • Provide advice on suitable Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-laboratory Comparison (ILC) schemes for the testing, calibration and medical industry through undertaking research on available PT and ILC schemes at national and international level and informing the CABS on the same.
    • Formulate and provide technical advice to Accreditation Manager on accreditation programs, policies, procedures, proposals on an ongoing basis.
    • Organize and convene assessor conclave to sensitize and update assessors and technical experts on new developments in the conformity assessment field.
    • Develop and maintain cordial relationship with clients, regulators, associations and key stakeholders in the conformity assessment arena by acting as a point of contact for stakeholders.
       
    Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
     
    Requirement
    • Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields
    • At least 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in management role.
    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
    • Trained in quality management systems.
    • Trained in conformity assessment standards.
    • Trained assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards.
    • Affiliation to relevant professional bodies

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send copies of academic and professional certificates; testimonials; a copy of national identity card; and detailed curriculum vitae names and address of the three (3) referees, current position/grade, current and expected remuneration, and telephone number(s).
    In addition, applicants are required to attach copies of certificate of good conduct, Tax compliance certificate, clearance certificates from HELB, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and from a CRB that are valid within the past one year from the date of acquisition to reach the undersigned through email: recruitment@kenyaaccreditation.org not later than 5.00pm on 15th November 2017.
    Only electronic applications will be accepted.
    No hand or postal delivery.

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