Assistant Government Chemist - 13 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, monitoring and evaluating implementation of analytical and forensic services, providing drugs, chemical substance, crime scene specimens and other materials;
• Coordinating and managing research projects;
• Preparing scientific reports;
• Presenting reports of analysis and providing experts evidence in court;
• Liaising with other laboratories and bodies for information exchange to improve standards of performance;  
• Undertaking personnel workload management and tracking duties to ensure productive utilization of time materials; and
• Mentoring and coaching  staff  in the directorate.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Chemist, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results.