Closing Date
Jan
22
Major duties and responsibilities
Interested and qualified individuals should fill the employment application form through the website (www.kephis.org) or download the form from the website and send the duly filled form together with copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card by 22nd January, 2018 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS),
P.O. Box 49592-00100,
NAIROBI.
Download Employment Application Form ( http://www.kephis.org/images/Vacancies/employmentapplicationform.pdf )
Apply on the Online Recruitment Portal ( http://197.248.126.4:801/ )
Use only one method of application: either online through the KEPHIS website or hard copy.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer. Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant certificates; sealed letters of recommendation from two (2) referees; national identity card; clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution.
- Identification of plant pests, diseases and weeds.
- Preparation of laboratory analysis reports and data.
- Sampling, sample handling and preparation of media.
- Maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi, among others.
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Implementation of the Quality Management System of the laboratory.
- A diploma in applied biology/plant pathology/entomology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Ability to run molecular analysis using modern tools such as PCR and ELISA.
- Ability to identify pests, diseases and weeds.
- Knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
- Data analysis and report writing skills.
- Familiarity with laboratory Quality Management system.
- Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.
Interested and qualified individuals should fill the employment application form through the website (www.kephis.org) or download the form from the website and send the duly filled form together with copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card by 22nd January, 2018 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS),
P.O. Box 49592-00100,
NAIROBI.
Download Employment Application Form ( http://www.kephis.org/images/Vacancies/employmentapplicationform.pdf )
Apply on the Online Recruitment Portal ( http://197.248.126.4:801/ )
Use only one method of application: either online through the KEPHIS website or hard copy.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer. Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant certificates; sealed letters of recommendation from two (2) referees; national identity card; clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution.
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