QUALIFICATIONS:
- BSc. Degree from a recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Food Science and Technology, Food Nutrition and Dietetics.
- KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.
- Have at least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy Teaching, Research, Food processing company or related companies.
- Be computer literate.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
- A competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous house allowance, and medical cover as per University Scheme will be provided.
- The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address
- Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
- Applicants should write directly via our postal address.
Applications should be received not later than, 13th July 2022
While reporting to the Director, NPRC Successful candidate will be expected to:
- Report to the Director NPRC or his/her appointee.
- Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Prepare and review standard operating procedures.
- Identify and source quality raw herbal materials.
- Engage farmers for contractual production of medicinal plants.
- Make daily observations of processing activities at the Upscaling section.
- Identify and source proper packaging and labeling materials for each product.
- Oversee the inspection of outgoing finished goods as well as incoming raw materials.
- Ensure proper sampling of raw materials and finished products for quality assessment in the microbiology and quality assurance laboratories.
- Ensure that quality products meet customer needs.
- Prepare and maintain quality and production records.
- Ensure accurate stock records.