Job Description
DEPUTY GOVERNMENT CHEMIST – SEVEN (7) POSTS – V/NO 113 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860 – Ksh.172,350p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20,000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant
Government Chemist, CSG 7, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider
public service;
(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry,
Forensic Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya; and
(iii) demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional
competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) providing technical advice to Government agencies and the public on matters
relating to analytical services;
(ii) ensuring availability of supplies and equipment; developing proposals for
(iii) participating in technical evaluation of quotations and tenders for laboratory
stores and services; and
(iv) identifying training needs, supervising and evaluating staff in the directorate.
research projects related to quantitative and qualitative analysis;