Job Description
SENIOR PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST TWO (2) POSTS V/NO. 133
Basic Salary: Kshs. 90,200 – 124,630 p.m CSG 7
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000
Terms of service Permanent and pensionable
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in grade of Principal Laboratory
Technologist CSG 8 in the wider public service;
(ii) a Diploma in any of the following fields: -Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical
Laboratory Technology, Building/Civil Engineering, Earth or Sciences Biotechnology
from a recognized institution;
(iii) a Higher Diploma in any of the following: Applied Science (Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Environmental Chemistry, Food Science and
Technology, Medical Laboratory Haematology, Histology and Cytology,
Building/Construction/Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences from a recognized
institution;
(iv)demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and
results; and
(v) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:-
(i) coordinating provision of laboratory services;
(ii) preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
(iii) revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards;
(iv) coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
(v) overseeing proficiency testing;
(vi) managing laboratory supplies;
(vii) facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment; and
(viii) liaising and collaborating with regional, international reference, laboratories and
research institution for exchange of laboratory findings