Job Description:

About the Job

The State Department for Livestock Development is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee laboratory services. This role is crucial for coordinating and enhancing laboratory operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to biosecurity efforts within the public service.

Responsibilities

Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections/districts.
Preparing and implementing work plans and programs.
Submitting samples to reference and collaborating research institutes.
Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/standards.
Coordinating safe laboratory wastes disposal.
Overseeing proficiency testing.
Managing laboratory supplies.
Facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment.
Providing technical advice on biosecurity matters.
Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice.
Implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025).
Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings.
Mentoring and training of staff.

Requirements

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Laboratory Analyst CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service.
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology (in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Civil Engineering, Civil) from a university recognized in Kenya.
Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.