Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist

Requirements for Appointment:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Laboratory Technologist CSG 8 or in a relevant and comparable position in the wider public Service;
  
• A Diploma in any of the following fields; -Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building/Civil Engineering, Earth or Sciences Biotechnology from a university recognized in Kenya;
  
• A Higher Diploma in any of the following; Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Environmental Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Hematology, Histology and Cytology, Building/Construction/Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences from a recognized institution; and
  
• Demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and results.
  

• Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections /districts;
  
• Preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
  
• Ensuring submission of samples to reference and corroborating research institutes;
  
• Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards and overseeing proficiency testing;
  
• Coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
  
• Managing laboratory supplies;
  
• Facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment;
  
• Providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
  
• Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
  
• Mplementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
  
• Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of Laboratory findings; and
  
• Mentoring and training of staff in the Department.