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

Job Details

• served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which must have been in the grade of Principal Laboratory Analyst, Job Group ‘N’, and /or Chief Laboratory Analyst, Job Group ‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Food Science and Technology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Public Health, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Epidemiology and Population Health, Infection and Disease Control or Parasitology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated professional competence and managerial capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections;
• submitting samples to reference and corroborating research institutes;
• overseeing proficiency testing;
• managing laboratory supplies and equipment;
• providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
• carrying out drug efficacy tests;
• making Laboratory material requisitions and undertaking technical evaluation for laboratory supplies;
• providing technical advice on bio-security matters; and
• implementing and maintaining Laboratory Operations Standards (ISO 17025).