Chief Chemist

Person Specification

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University.
  
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior management level.
  
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.
  
• Demonstrated people management skills.
  
• Communication and analytical skills
  

Person Specification

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University.
  
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior management level.
  
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.
  
• Demonstrated people management skills.
  
• Communication and analytical skills
  

• Formulating procedures and enforcing them to ensure that the quality of all products in the system is known at all times.
  
• Providing technical advice on decontaminations when they occur.
  
• Representing the Company in forums that deal with quality standards and specifications.
  
• Guiding and developing staff in the Quality Control Section.
  
• Manpower planning and recommendations.
  
• Planning and assuring Test Equipment availability.
  
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organizational performance.
  
• Provide support in the development and implementation of strategies to create a high-performing organizational culture.
  
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
  
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and lead in the orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
  
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations, handle employee disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
  
• Coordinate and implement training programs in the Quality Control department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
  
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans.
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.