The Pest Control Products Board, a statutory organization of the
Kenyan Government established under an act of parliament, is charged with the
responsibility of regulating the importation and exportation, manufacture,
distribution, sale, use and disposal of pest control products.
Pesticide Registration Officer I
Scale PCB 7
Two (2) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Evaluating efficacy trial reports, physical chemical and
toxicological reports;
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Evaluating pesticide labels and preliminary dossiers;
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Carrying out efficacy trials on pesticides ;
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Carrying out completeness checks on technical dossiers;
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Verifying of imports/ exports applications;
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Updating registration database.
Requirements for appointment
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A Bachelor of Science degree in either of the following
disciplines: Agriculture, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Bachelor of
Veterinary Medicine or any other relevant qualification from a recognized
institution;
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a Master’s degree in any of the following fields:- Chemistry,
Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or any other relevant
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Have served as a Pesticide Registration Officer II or a
comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a
reputable organization;
·
Be proficient in computer applications.
Chief Pesticide Registration Officer
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities
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Evaluating of technical data for registration of products;
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Developing and implementing guidelines and procedures for
registration;
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Monitoring of efficacy, physical chemical properties and
toxicological trials;
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Approving labels, packaging materials and advertisements;
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Developing and implementing programs;
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Keeping and updating the List of Registered Pesticides.
Requirements for appointment
·
A Master’s degree with specialization in any of the following
fields: - Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical
chemistry, Toxicology, Entomology, Weed Science, Bio-chemistry or any other
relevant discipline;
·
Strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks
from a recognized institution;
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Have served as a Senior Pesticide Registration Officer or a
comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a
reputable organization;
·
Be proficient in computer applications.
Pesticide Inspector II
Scale PCB 8
Four (4) Posts
Scale PCB 8
Four (4) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Undertake inspection for pesticide quality and their
suitability;
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Processing of imports and exports permits;
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Undertake certifying of Pesticides through the supply chain from
manufacture to use approved and registered;
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Sampling of pesticides;
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Preparing field inspection reports and premises licence;
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Certifying of pesticides at ports of entry.
Requirements for appointment
·
Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:
Agriculture, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant Biological Sciences,
or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
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Be proficient in computer applications.
Senior Pesticide Inspector
Scale PCB 6
Two (2) Posts
Scale PCB 6
Two (2) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Undertaking inspection and quality assurance of pesticides;
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Ensuring product certification;
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Undertake conformity assessment;
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Coordinating pesticide waste disposal;
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Supervise pesticide disposal in high temperature incinerators;
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Undertake field extension in liaison with other stakeholders;
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Compiling and disseminating of technical information on
pesticides.
Requirements for appointment
·
A Master’s degree in any of the following fields:- Agriculture,
Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Environmental Health, Environmental
Chemistry, Livestock production, Analytical chemistry, Toxicology, Entomology,
Weed Science, Bio-chemistry, Veterinary Medicine
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A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
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Environmental Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks
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Served as a Pesticide Inspector I or a comparable and relevant
position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable organization;
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Posses knowledge in manufacturing, storage, sale and
distribution of pest control products;
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Be proficient in computer applications.
Chief Pesticide Inspector
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Monitoring of safe use and disposal of pesticides;
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Conformity assessment of premises, firms and businesses dealing
with pesticides products;
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Disseminating of information on pesticides to stakeholders and
general public;
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Training dealers of pesticides and pest control operators;
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Developing of technical training and disposal guidelines and
standards;
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Communicating topical pesticide information in the media to the
public.
Requirements for appointment
·
A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following
disciplines: Agriculture, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant
Biological Sciences, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized
institution;
·
A Master’s degree in any of the following fields:- Plant
Pathology, Crop Protection, Environmental Chemistry, Entomology, or any other
relevant discipline;
·
Attended a strategic management course lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Environmental Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks;
·
Served as a Senior Pesticide Inspector or a comparable and
relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable
organization;
·
Posses knowledge in manufacturing, storage, sale and
distribution of pest control products;
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Proficient in computer applications.
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Scale PCB 4
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 4
One (1) Post
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities
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Coordinating and controlling of the functions and operations in
the Human Resource unit;
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Ensuring adherence to Human Resource policies, rules, regulations,
standards and procedures governing terms and conditions of service;
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Advising on administration of the Career Progression Guidelines
and progressions.
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Planning, coordinating and directing of Human resource services
in the Board in such areas as recruitment and promotion, compliment control,
placement/deployment, staff development, employee relations, remuneration and
staff welfare;
Requirements for appointment
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Human
Resource Management/Personnel Management/Business Administration/Industrial
Relations/Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management;
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A Master’s degree in Social Sciences or any other related and
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
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attended a Strategic Management course lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
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Have served as a Chief Human Resource Management Officer or a
comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a
reputable organization;
·
be conversant with Human Resource Policies, legislation and
procedures;
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Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management
(IHRM);
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Be proficient in computer applications.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are
required to send applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card,
names and
addresses of three (3) referees and day time telephone contacts to the
following address so as to reach the undersigned by 12th March 2013.
The Pest Control Products Board is committed to availing equal
employment opportunities to all Kenyans.
People with disabilities who meet the requirements of the jobs
are especially encouraged to apply.
All genders are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Secretary / Chief Executive Officer,
Pest Control Products Board,
P.O Box 13794-00800,
Westlands,
Nairobi
Pest Control Products Board,
P.O Box 13794-00800,
Westlands,
Nairobi