Metrology Officer (2 Posts) at Kenya Bureau of Standards

Job Purpose
Implements testing and calibration of precision instruments, gauges and scientific apparatus, determination of their degrees of accuracy by comparison with international standards; conduct scientific research on emerging measurement technology and dissemination of new measurement units and methods for traceability the assigned section. This is to promote comparability of measurements and related activities with the view of facilitating local, regional and international trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43(a, b, c & d), 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Registration with relevant professional bodies:

• Registration with any of the following Professional bodies e.g.:
• Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Kenya Chemical society;
• Physical Society of Kenya;
• Kenya Institute of Management;
• Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board;
• Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
• National Quality Institute