Kenya Bureau of Standards Director - Market Surveillance Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Bureau of Standards Director - Market Surveillance Jobs in Kenya


The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is a statutory organization of the Government of Kenya established by the Standards Act, Cap 496 of the Laws of Kenya in July 1974.

The mandate of KEBS is to provide standardization, metrology and conformity assessment services through promotion of standardization in commerce and industry, provision of testing and calibration facilities,

control of the use of standardization marks, undertaking educational work in standardization, facilitation of the implementation and practical application of standards, maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.

KEBS is seeking to recruit persons of integrity, who observe confidentiality, critical thinkers, analytical, team players, good decision makers, negotiators who are innovative and have the ability to communicate well to fill the following positions:

JOB ROLE
i.Providing strategic leadership on compliance level of locally and imported products in the Kenyan market;
ii.Liaising with stakeholders in the fight against substandard products;
iii.Providing technical advice to industry on effective implementation of standards in order to facilitate improvement of quality of goods and services;
iv.Ensuring adequate internal controls and compliance with the applicable laws, policies and procedures on product conformity;
v.Leading change management processes across all areas of responsibility as required through planning, leading and implementation of change to ensure support functions provide an efficient and cost effective services for the organization;
vi.Handling consumer complaints and appeals to enhance customer satisfaction levels;
vii.Protecting the health and safety of consumers and the public in general.

Job Grade

  • KS 2

    Qualifications and Experience

  • KCSE C+ and above;
  • Recognized Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering,
    Civil engineering, Textile engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Agriculture;
  • Recognized relevant Master's degree;
  • Professional qualification and membership where applicable.
  • A minimum period of twelve (12) years on relevant work with at least eight (8) year's experience in a senior management position;
  • Gazetted Inspector;
  • Gazetted Prosecutor;
  • Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Project management course from a recognized institution;
  • Quality Management best practices (Lead Auditor/Assessor);
  • Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    How to Apply

  • All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online.
  • All Applications must be received on or before 21st September, 2018 at 5:00PM.
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
  • Short listed candidates will be required to submit their HELB, KRA, EACC, Credit Reference and Good Conduct certificates. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • NB: Any academic certificate acquired from foreign Institutions MUST be accompanied with a recognition certificate from Commission of University Education (CUE), Kenya.
  • Qualified registered persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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