Metrology Officer
Job Purpose
Implements testing and
calibration of precision instruments, gauges and scientific apparatus,
determination of their degrees of accuracy by comparison with international
standards; conduct scientific research on emerging measurement technology and
dissemination of new measurement units and methods for traceability the
assigned section. This is to promote comparability of measurements and related
activities with the view of facilitating local, regional and international
trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety,
protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43(a, b, c & d), 46 (a,
b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of
Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s
vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals.
Key Responsibilities /
Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory
Responsibilities
N/A
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- a)
Implements metrology policies and strategies in the assigned sections in
order to safeguard health and safety of over 50 Million consumers in
Kenya; protection of the environment; entrenchment of a culture of quality
in the country for delivery of KEBS mandate, realization of Kenya Vision
2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals;
- Executes
measurement framework in the assigned section based on international
measurement best practices for safer sustainable products, innovation and
product development while safeguarding consumer health and safety,
protection of the environment, reduction of technical barriers to trade
and enhance competitiveness of Kenyan products and services;
- Maintains
traceability of national measurement to International System of Units (SI)
in the assigned sections to ensure international recognition of
measurement results;
- Participates
in the development, and adoption of the International System of Units (SI)
and additional units of measurement in the assigned sections to facilitate
trade, protect human health and environment;
- Participates
in the development, submission and maintenance of Calibration and
Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) in the International Bureau of Weights and
Measures (BIPM) Key Comparison Databases in the assigned section for
International recognition to facilitate international trade; safeguarding
consumer health and safety;
- Executes
international comparisons of primary standards, measurement standards and
certified reference materials (CRMs) to achieve international equivalence;
- Implements
business continuity strategies to ensure resilience and sustainability of
section’s processes, products and services;
- Calibrates
metrology measurement standards which are used to calibrate industrial and
scientific equipment to ensure accuracy and linkage to the international
system of unit.
- Implements
work plans, budget, and procurement plans in the section;
- Provides
internationally recognized calibration services to industry, scientific
organizations and government through measurement comparisons of physical,
chemical and biological quantities for product quality and production
process improvement within the assigned section;
- Participates
in provision of training on measurements to Industry, academia and other
National Metrology Institutes/National Standards bodies to promote best
practices in measurement sciences in the assigned fields and enhance local
and international trade;
- Executes
the realization, maintenance and traceability of units of measurement to
the International System of Units (SI) in the assigned section;
- Maintains
the National Measurement Standards in the assigned fields for purpose of
establishing the Kenya measurement system in carrying out scientific
metrology and maintaining primary national standards;
- Participates
in the development of calibration and measurement methods for national and
international industry to ensure accuracy of measurements to facilitate
fair trade practices;
- Participates
in Technical Committees and Working Groups at national, regional and
international fora on specialized measurement fields to promote global
comparability of measurements;
- Implements,
monitors, evaluates and takes necessary corrective actions for improvement
of the Management Systems adopted by KEBS in the assigned section for the
purpose of ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and sustained customer
satisfaction;
- Implements
sectional performance targets, submits reports to the Principal Officer,
Metrology;
- Participates
in monitoring of risks related to section processes, updates the risk
register, and submits reports for consideration by Assistant Manager,
Metrology;
- Implements
the recommendations of the Technical Committee and Working Groups at
national regional and international fora on specialized measurement fields.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:
Generates Revenue
Responsibility for
Physical/Intangible Assets
Responsible for physical
assets (National Measurement Standards, National Reference, equipment,
state-of-the-art Research & Development facilities.)
Decision Making/Job
Influence
Makes operational
decisions for the section.
IV.Working Conditions
Works predominantly within
the office,
- Make
occasional visits to the laboratories within Metrology department with
exposure to radiation chemicals, vibration among other hazards, and
- Expected
travels locally and internationally.
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Registration with relevant
professional bodies:
- Registration
with any of the following Professional bodies e.g.:
- Engineers
Board of Kenya;
- Kenya
Chemical society;
- Physical
Society of Kenya;
- Kenya
Institute of Management;
- Kenya
Engineering Technology Registration Board;
- Kenya
Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
- National
Quality Institute.
Previous relevant work
experience required.
N/A
Functional Skills,
Behavior Competencies/Attributes
Functional Skills:
- Measurement skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Investigation skills;
- Auditing /Assessor skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Project management skills;
- Financial management skills;
- Information, communication, and
technology skills;
- Presentation skills; and
- Report writing.
Behavioural
- Counselling skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Time management skills;
- Communication skills; and
- Interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Please visit the careers page on KEBS
website: https://www.kebs.org for
detailed job profile/description and instruction on how to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates
applications should be submitted either SOFTCOPY to recruitment@kebs.org or HARDCOPY sent by
post or hand delivered to KEBS
HQ office addressed to the address below, indicating VACANCY NAME on
the envelope on or before 15th February,
2023 at 17:00
HRs, EAT enclosing/attach Cover
letter, a detailed CV with full details on
education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience
together with copies of Testimonials, Academic Certificates and National
Identification Card.
The Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road,
P.O. Box 54974 – 00200 NAIROBI.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- KEBS DOES NOT charge any fee in the
recruitment process.
- Persons with disability and
female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Academic Qualifications of
external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation
certificate from the relevant body in Kenya.
- Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- All degree applicants for
engineering related qualifications must be Registered as Graduate
Engineers.
- The applicants must comply with
Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
