Job Description
ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT CHEMIST – THIRTEEN (13) POSTS – V/NO. 114 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90,200 – Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16,800p.m. – Ksh.45,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.12,000 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 Principal Chemist,
CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry,
Forensic Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya; and
(iii) shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and
results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) planning, monitoring and evaluating implementation of analytical and forensic
services, providing drugs, chemical substance, crime scene specimens and other
materials;
(ii) coordinating and managing research projects;
(iii) preparing scientific reports;
(iv) presenting reports of analysis and providing experts evidence in court;
(v) liaising with other laboratories and bodies for information exchange to improve
standards of performance;
(vi) undertaking personnel workload management and tracking duties to ensure
productive utilization of time materials; and
(vii) mentoring and coaching staff in the directorate.