Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR LABORATORY SERVICES – EIGHT (8) POSTS –V/NO 115 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860 – Ksh.172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20,000p.m. – Ksh.50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Principal
Laboratory Technologist, CSG 7, or in a comparable and relevant position in the
wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical
Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology,
Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied/Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Food
Science and Technology or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized
in Kenya; and
(iii) shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of
professional competence required in managing laboratory services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies and regulations of
laboratory programmes;
(ii) coordinating mentoring and evaluation of laboratory programmes and projects;
(iii) implementing policies, strategies and regulations;
(iv) coordinating the implementation of work plans and departmental budgets;
(v) laboratory operation standards (ISO 17025);
(vi) liaising with relevant committees;
(vii) overseeing matters related to laboratory services; and
(viii) undertaking capacity building and performance management in the
department.