Kenya Diary Board Job Vacancy Application Details

Grade KDB2

Reports to: – Managing Director

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Implement the Board’s policies, strategies and procedures;
• Develop and enforce dairy policies, regulations and standards;
• Ensure consumer safety and protection through market surveillance on quality and safety of dairy produce;
• Develop and Implement measures for traceability of Dairy produce;
• Oversee Licensing of milk handling premises and facilities to enable enterprise development;
• Oversee the registration and licensing of dairy managers in dairy processing facilities;
• Provide dairy industry information, statistics and other relevant data for planning and decision making
• Carry out investigations and providing intelligence reports;
• Oversee the provision of laboratory services to the industry for quality and safety assessment of marketed dairy produce; and
• Provide advisory services to stakeholders.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Minimum requirements.

• Have a minimum period ten (15) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a management role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Dairy Technology, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Science, Animal Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields:  Dairy Technology, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Project Management, Economics, Statistics or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Strategy formulation and execution
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• High standards of integrity, with a clean track record
• Ability to influence
• Strong Business acumen
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Highly organized with ability to multitask.
• Assertive, proactive and diligent with commitment to high standards of service delivery
• Creative and innovative, with a forward thinking approach
• Ability to prioritize, organize own workload and manage projects to completion
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight time constraints
• Knowledge of the country relevant legislation.

Reports to: – Laboratory Services Manager

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Prepare, sample, receive or collect, process, analyze and dispose samples in accordance with the laid down regulations
• Prepare and disseminate analytical reports of sampled products
• Prepare and manage reagents and consumables in accordance with the specific test methods
• Perform routine and non-routine tests analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
• Calculate test results, and log and report results using a computer
• Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
• Organizing and storing all laboratory inventories according to safety instructions.
• Prepare and disseminate management reports, reviews and summaries
• Manage laboratory inventory system including ordering and maintaining stocks and resources.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Minimum requirements

• Have a minimum period of three (3) years relevant experience;
• Have a Diploma certificate in Chemical Analysis or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two weeks;
• Have proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies

• Independence
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good team working skills
• Analytical skills

KDB 8

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Prepare, sample, receive or collect, process, analyze and dispose samples in accordance with the laid down regulations
• Prepare and disseminate analytical reports of sampled products
• Prepare and manage reagents and consumables in accordance with the specific test methods
• Perform routine and non-routine tests analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
• Calculate test results, and log and report results using a computer
• Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
• Organizing and storing all laboratory inventories according to safety instructions.
• Prepare and disseminate management reports, reviews and summaries
• Manage laboratory inventory system including ordering and maintaining stocks and resources.

Minimum requirements  

• Have a minimum period of three (3) years relevant experience;
• Have a Diploma certificate in Microbiology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two weeks; (iv) Have proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies

• Independence
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good team working skills
• Analytical skills

Grade KDB 9

Reports to: – Laboratory Services Manager

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Receiving, store and prepare samples;
• Preforming cleaning duties;
• Assisting in sorting and disposal of laboratory waste;
• Assisting in sampling and carrying out tests; and
• Assisting in data collection and entry.

Minimum requirements

• Have a Certificate in Chemical Analysis, Microbiology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key Competencies

• Independence
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good team working skills (v) Analytical skills

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