SENIOR DEPUTY GOVERNMENT CHEMIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Government
Chemist CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public
service or in the private sector;
(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry,
Forensic Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Chemistry, Biochemistry or
Forensic Science from a university recognized in Kenya; and
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(iv) demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional
competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) participating in policy formulation and implementation;
(ii) providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters pertaining to
quantitative and qualitative analytical services and water quality and pollution
control services;
(iii) ensuring adherence to professional standards;
(iv) coordinating budgeting and costing for technical services;
(v) developing procedures on the provision of the technical services and initiating
the development of the modern information communication technology in the
provision of chemists services;
(vi) coordinating the development and implementation of strategic/work plans for
the department; and
(vii) overseeing training and development of technical personnel

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