Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist - 3 Posts

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

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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); 
• Liasing 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.