Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health.
Vision:
Healthy plants, safe trade and sustainable aggro-environment for a prosperous Kenya.
Mission:
To provide a sc...
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Identification of plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds.
Preparation of laboratory analysis reports and data.
Sampling and sample handling for quality analysis.
Undertake tissue culture activities
Maintenance of reference collections.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
Diploma in applied biology, plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology, molecular biology, seed technology or its equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.
Degree in relevant technical area is an added advantage
At least 1 year experience.
Experience on analysis using modern tools.
Ability to identify plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds.
Knowledgeable of basic equipment maintenance and calibration.
Knowledge in tissue culture activities
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
Data analysis and report writing skills.
Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.
Experience with laboratory Quality Management system.
Compliance requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
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