Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - PCPB

Internal Auditor I

Scale PCB 7

The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-

Responsibilities

·         Reviewing of internal control systems and reporting on any weakness;

·         Undertaking specific audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observation reports;

·         Checking on budgetary controls to ensure compliance with the set budget and work plans;

·         Checking on internal controls on revenue/Appropriation-In-Aid (A-in-A) collection to advice on deviation in approved levels;

·         Confirming that the Board’s assets, plant and equipment, supplies, stores are appropriately recorded and the registers are maintained;

·         Carrying out risk assessment audit; implementing audit programs, analyze outcomes and prepare reports on required changes;

·         Follow up on the implementation of recommendations from the audit committee and external auditors;

·         Carrying out investigation on alleged fraud situations and make recommendations;

Qualifications

·         Three (3) years’ experience as an Internal Auditor in a busy organization;

·         Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

·         Certified Public Accountant (CPA) II or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) II or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

·         Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

·         Proficiency in Computerized Accounting applications.

Administrative Officer I

Scale: PCB 7

Responsibilities

·         Overseeing the effective management and administration of transport services including allocation of vehicles and supervision of drivers;

·         Vehicle maintenance and servicing;

·         Preparation of monthly fuel and maintenance records for all vehicles;

·         Cleaning services;

·         Making arrangements for inspection of vehicles and keeping records on motor vehicles;

·         Accommodation and maintenance of office buildings and grounds;

·         Overseeing the provision of registry services; and

·         Supervision of support staff and other staff working under him/her.

Qualifications

·         Served in the grade of Administrative Officer for a minimum period of five (5) years three (3) of which must be at the level of Administrative Officer II or a comparable position;

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution ;

·         Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Management from a recognized institution;

·         Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

·         Proficiency in Computer Applications

Senior Laboratory Technologist

PCB 7

Responsibilities

·         Maintenance of specimen/culture banks

·         Conduct quality control on reagents, equipment, products and varied test kits

·         Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments

·         Maintain quality control and functionality of instruments

·         Co-ordination of the provision of laboratory services

·         Management and supervision of laboratory services

·         Laboratory investigations

·         Training of staff

Qualifications

·         Served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of five (5) years three (3) of which must be in the level of Laboratory Technologist or in a comparable position

OR

·         A Higher National Diploma in any of the following: Applied Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology,

·         Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

·         A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Medical Laboratory Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry,

·         Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institute

·         Three (3) years’ experience as a laboratory technologist;

·         Served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist I for a minimum period of seven (7) years in a comparable position

·         Proficiency in computer application skills.

Personal Secretary I

Scale PCB 9

Responsibilities

·         Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form

·         Processing data

·         Management of e-office

·         Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment

·         Operating office equipment

·         Management of office protocol

·         Managing office petty cash

·         Handling telephone calls and appointments

·         Receiving and attending to visitors

·         Preparing responses to correspondence

·         Undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

·         Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, three (3) of which must be at the level of personal secretary II or an equivalent position in a reputable organization

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies/Business and Office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;

·         A Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows applications: MS-Word; MSPowerPoint, MS-Excel and Internet) from a recognized Institution

How to Apply

Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their applications by hard copy giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates, national ID and testimonials and addresses of three referees.

The applications should be addressed to:-
The Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary
P.O.Box 13794-00800
NAIROBI

Applications should be received on or before 28th September, 2018.

Pest Control Products Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, those from marginalized and minority communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Those who applied earlier for the posts of Senior Laboratory Technologist and Personal Secretary I need not apply again.