Assistant Director Laboratory Services at Embu County Government
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Job Description/Requirements
Job Description
Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 General Election.
VACANCY NO. CPSB 17/24 (E)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections / district Preparing and implementing work plans and programs Submitting samples to reference and corroborating research institutes; Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/ standards Coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal; Overseeing proficiency testing; Managing laboratory supplies; Facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment; Providing technical advice on biosecurity measures; Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice; Implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO ); Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings and; Mentoring and training of staff in the department.Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
Served in the grade of principal Laboratory Analyst for a minimum period of Three years; Bachelor’s 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 recognized Institution; Masters in any of the following Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Micro Biology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Bio Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry ,Industrial Chemistry, Forensic Science, Public Health, Epidemiology and population Health, Infection and disease control, Food science and Technology, Highways, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, Technology (with specialization in any of the following fields (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, civil) from a recognized Institution; Certificate in Senior Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and resultsImportant Safety Tips
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