Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LABORATORY SERVICES – THREE (3) POSTS –
V/NO.163 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90,200 – Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 – 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
Laboratory Analyst, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider
public service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Laboratory Sciences,
Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied
Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Food
Science and Technology in any of the following fields:- (Analytical Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, Civil) from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iii) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial
capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services; and
(iv) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
(i) coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of
units/sections/districts; preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
(ii) submitting samples to reference and corroborating research institutes;
(iii) revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/standards;
coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
(v) managing laboratory supplies; facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory
supplies and equipment;
(vi) providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
(vii) ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
(viii) implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
(ix) liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories
and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings; and
(x) mentoring and training of staff in the Department.