Inspectors at Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

Job Description

Our success is built with the efforts of our employees and support of our management. Grounded in our core values; Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Innovation & Creativity, Professionalism, Corporate Social Responsibility. KEPHIS is committed to be the employer of choice. We always seek to identify, engage and retain best talent to take up variety of roles. KEPHIS provide the employees with opportunities for growth and development and reward those who are devoted to perform their best. 3.

Ref: VA/3/12/2017

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection and grading of agricultural produce at entry/exit points. Carrying out i. Field inspections for market compliance;
• Inspection of plant quarantine facilities;
• Inspection of facilities meant for introduction of GMOs;
• Inspection of facilities for holding biological control agents and other beneficial organisms;
• Undertake surveillance and pest risk analysis (PRA).
• Development of emergency response systems and pest management.
• Coordination of farmer advisory services through stakeholder awareness meetings.

Key Qualifications

• MSC in Crop Protection/Plant Pathology/Entomology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology and/or BSC in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agronomy from a recognized University.
• Knowledge on identification, diagnosis and management of pests.
• Knowledge in Pest Risk Analysis, surveillance, general plant health and compliance determination in traded commodities.
• Knowledge on biosafety and biosecurity.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
• Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
• Data analysis and report writing skills.
• Scientific publication will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of a Quality Management System.