Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
(KMFRI GRADE 5) - POSITION – ONE (1)
Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.
House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 8,000 P.M.
Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

(a) The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
• Coordinating specialized laboratory units;
• Implementing the standard operating procedures in specialized laboratories;
• Validating new analytical techniques and kits;
• Preparing workplans for the department;
• Requisitioning laboratory consumables;
• Undertaking data analysis;
• Preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• Carrying out analytical work;
• Supervising safe laboratory waste disposal;
• Preparing laboratory manuals and quality specifications;
• Formulating technical laboratory standards;
• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections;
• Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• Recording of experimental data;
• Keeping laboratory records;
• Carrying out routine calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Ensuring laboratory safety; and
• Guiding junior laboratory personnel.

(b) Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in the position of Senior Laboratory Analyst or its equivalent in the public or private sector;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C plus (C+) or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Applied Biology, Food technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

(c) Key Competencies and Skills
• Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Submit their applications both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Tuesday, 17th May, 2022.
The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

Note
1. SUCCESSFUL candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents:
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
2. Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.
3. Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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