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

Job Details

• served for a cumulative period of Fifteen (15) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director of Laboratory Services, Job Group ‘P’ and /or Principal Laboratory Analyst, Job Group ‘N’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Laboratory sciences ,Biomedical Sciences, Medical laboratory Technology ,Analytical/ Applied chemistry, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, 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, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Public Health, Biotechnology , Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, Epidemiology, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Biomedical Sciences, Infection and Disease Control, Population Health or Forensic Science, from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence required in managing laboratory services.

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• coordinating implementation of policies, strategies and regulations in delivery of laboratory services;
• initiating the establishment of new laboratories;
• ensuring safety of laboratory staff and environment;
• promoting adoption of new laboratory technologies;
• mentoring laboratory personnel;
• implementing policies, strategies and regulations;
• preparing work plans and Departmental budgets;
• implementing and maintaining laboratory operational standards;
• liaising with regional and international reference laboratories on laboratory findings; and
• evaluating laboratory service programmes.