Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director of Research, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Earth
• Sciences or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences and Earth Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative capability in the development of science and technology policies as well as
• Appreciation of cross sectoral issues of science and technology for development

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Research, Science and Technology is the overall technical and administrative head of the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology. The officer will be responsible to the Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education and Research for:-
• overseeing implementation of the performance contract programmes in the Directorate;
• Efficient management of the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology;
• advising the Government through the Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education and Research on activities going on locally and internationally on research, innovation and technology transfer in both public and private sectors; and
• guiding the Ministry of Education in development and implementation of relevant research, technology transfer and innovation policies for national development
Others
• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.133,870 – Ksh.197, 800 p.m. (CSG 5)
• House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – Ksh.60,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th June, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).
Interested and qualified? Go to Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on www.psckjobs.go.ke to apply

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