Senior Deputy Government Chemist at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Participating in policy formulation and implementation; 
• Providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters pertaining  to quantitative and qualitative analytical services and water quality and pollution  control services; 
• Ensuring adherence to professional standards; 
• Coordinating budgeting and costing for technical services; 
• Developing procedures on the provision of the technical services and initiating the development of the modern information communication technology in the provision of chemists services;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of strategic/work plans for the department; and 
• Overseeing training and development of technical personnel.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Government Chemist CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or in the private sector;
• A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Chemistry, Biochemistry or Forensic Science from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.