Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860-Ksh 172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh 21,508-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 per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must
have:-
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of
which must have been at the grade of Principal Chemist, CSG 8 and above or
in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
- A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental
Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in
Kenya;
- Demonstrated experience in testing and analyzing of precious
stones, metals, and various minerals; and
- Attended a short course in Gemology or its equivalent from a
recognized institution
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will
include:-
- Heading mineral certification laboratory;
- Participating in policy formulation and implementation;
- Providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters
pertaining the laboratory section;
- Developing proposals for research projects related to mineral
testing and identification
- Participating in technical evaluation of quotations and
tenders
- Identifying training needs, supervising and evaluating staff
in division; and
- Validating geochemical and gemological test results
How To Apply
