Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER, ANALYTICAL SERVICES: GRADE PCB 2
Job specification
The General Manager will be responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Pest Control Products Board in the overall coordination of the analytical services
pertaining to strategic planning, budgeting, policy formulation and review and
implementing, reviewing of national quality monitoring plans.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Overseeing analytical services of formulated pest control products and
residue analysis in agricultural produce, soil and water;
ii. Regular monitoring of pest control products in the market for compliance to
set specifications;
iii. Overseeing the development and implementation of good laboratory practice
(GLP) and laboratory accreditation;
iv. Liaising with national and international accreditation bodies on pesticide
analysis;
v. Overseeing the technical capacity building of the analytical services staff;
vi. Developing and implementing policy guidelines and strategic leadership of
analytical services;
vii. Leading in standards development;
viii. Benchmarking with international best practices in the area of pesticide
analytical services;
ix. Creating linkages with the international organizations in analytical service;
x. Reviewing, updating and implementing laboratory quality management
systems;
xi. Liaising with other departments in the coordination of matters related to
regulation of pest control products;
xii. Liaising with the finance division in resource mobilization and budgeting for
effective Board strategic plan and mandate implementation;
xiii. Coordinating, evaluating and implementing technical programs and work
plans;
xiv. Collaborating with stakeholders in pesticide analysis;
xv. Advising PCPB on matters related to analysis;
xvi. Coordinating the development of annual work plans and budgets;
xvii. Ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
xviii. Facilitating operational accountability and team building;
xix. Overseeing the implementation of departments’ quality management system
(QMS);
xx. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of the public service; and
xxi. Ensuring the training and development of staff in the department
Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Manager, Formulation Analysis/Residue Analysis
Pesticide Analysis for at least Four (4) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Environmental
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution;
iv. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
v. Proficiency in computer application skills;
vi. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
and
vii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key competencies and skills
i. Strategic thinking
ii. Critical thinking
iii. Planning skills;
iv. Analytical skills;
v. Strong communication and reporting skills;
vi. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
vii. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
viii. Interpersonal skills;