Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Public Service Commission of Kenya is an Independent government Commission established under the Constitution of Kenya to manage human resources in the Kenya Civil Service. .

Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:
• Coordinating implementation of policies, strategies and regulations in delivery of laboratory services;
• Initiating the establishment of new laboratories;
• Ensuring safety of laboratory staff and environment;
• Promoting adoption of new laboratory technologies;
• Mentoring laboratory personnel;
• Implementing policies, strategies and regulations;
• Preparing work plans and Departmental budgets;
• Implementing and maintaining laboratory operational standards;
• Liaising with regional and international reference laboratories on laboratory findings; and
• Evaluating laboratory service programmes.

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• served for a cumulative period of Fifteen (15) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director of Laboratory Services, Job Group ‘P’ and /or Principal Laboratory Analyst, Job Group ‘N’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Laboratory sciences ,Biomedical Sciences, Medical laboratory Technology ,Analytical/ Applied chemistry, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Food Science and Technology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biological sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Public Health, Biotechnology , Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, Epidemiology, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Biomedical Sciences, Infection and Disease Control, Population Health or Forensic Science, from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence required in managing laboratory services.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:
Online through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke  or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
OR
By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.
Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. 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. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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 8th July 2019 (Latest 5.00PM)

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