Senior Assistant Director Laboratory Services

VACANCY NO. CPSB 16/24 (E)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Coordinating Implementation of policies, strategies and regulation in delivery of laboratory service;
• Initiating the established of new laboratories;
• Ensuring safety of laboratory staff and environment; ~ A ZETA REY
• Promoting adoption of new laboratory technologies Ky a
• Liaising with regional and regional and international reference laboratories ‘ies on laboratory findings
• Evaluating laboratory service programmes
• Preparing work- plans and departmental budgets;
• Implementing and maintaining laboratory operational standards (ISO 17025) and mentoring laboratory personnel

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Laboratory Services for a minimum period of Three (3) years;
• 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 any of the following fields (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, civil) from a recognized Institution;
• Masters in any of the following Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Micro Biology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Bio Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Industrial Chemistry, Forensic Science, Public Health, Epidemiology and population Health, Infection and disease control, Food science and Technology, Highways, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, Technology (with specialization in any of the following fields (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, civil) from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution and
  Shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence required in managing laboratory services.

Method of Application
All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke
Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

National Identity Card
Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
Any other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 12th August, 2024.

THE CEO/SECRETARY
EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 2871- 60100,
EMBU

NB:

• Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
• The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.
• Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.
• Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation