Pest Control Products Board Jobs & Vacancies in Kenya
Pest Control Products Board serves to execute the PCP Act of the government of Kenya, of Ed 1983. To ensure access to safe, quality and efficacious pest control products for animal, plant and human health while safeguarding their health and the environmental protection.
We are committed to provide an efficient and effective regulatory service for importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, transportation, sale, disposal and safe use of pest control products and mitigate potential harmful effects to the environment.
1. Senior Laboratory Technologist
PCB 7
The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-
Duties and 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
Job Specifications
- 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
- attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer application skills.
2. Pesticide Inspector
SCALE PCB 8
The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-
Duties and responsibilities
- carrying out inspection of quality of pesticide and suitability of premises
- processing of imports and exports permits
- certifying that Pesticides handled from manufacture to use have been approved and registered for use
- sampling of pesticides; preparing field inspection reports and premises license
- certification of pesticides at ports of entry
- identification of awareness creation needs of the public
- preparation of training materials and programmes
- preparation and distribution of IEC materials in liaison with the Communication Officer
- participation in Public awareness forums such as agricultural shows, exhibition and field days
- preparing reports on the impact of training
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
- 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
- Proficiency in computer applications.
3. Clerical Officer
SCALE PCB 13
The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-
Duties and responsibilities
- compiling of statistical records
- Computation of financial or other statistical records based on special source of information
- Receiving, sorting out, filing and dispatching of correspondence documents
- Preparation of personnel statistics/accounting/procurement ocuments/registry/store/library
- sorting and dispatching mails
- filing, shelving and retrieval of files
- compiling data and drafting simple letters
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (minus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Computer Application skills
4. Personal Secretary
SCALE PCB
The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-
Duties and 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
Job Specification
- 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: MSWord; MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel and Internet) from a recognized Institution
- Attended a Senior Secretarial Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
5. Pesticide Analyst Internships
In support of Government Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour market, Pest Control Products Board is extremely dedicated in equipping young adults with skills needed in the modern business world giving them an exposure of the workplace environment.
In this regard, PCPB is pleased to declare the following six (6) internship opportunities in the following departments for a period of six months with effect from 1st April, 2018.
S/No. Department/ Section No. Required
- Laboratory
- Information Communication Technology
- Human Resource
- Procurement
- Accounts
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry
- Be unemployed Kenyan aged between 20 to 34 years
- Must not have benefited from a similar program
- Not retired or exited from formal employment
- Must have completed their training and graduated with documentary proof of qualification (Degree /Diploma certificate.
6. ICT Internships
In support of Government Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour market, Pest Control Products Board is extremely dedicated in equipping young adults with skills needed in the modern business world giving them an exposure of the workplace environment.
In this regard, PCPB is pleased to declare the following six (6) internship opportunities in the following departments for a period of six months with effect from 1st April, 2018.
S/No. Department/ Section No. Required
- Laboratory
- Information Communication Technology
- Human Resource
- Procurement
- Accounts
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology /Business Information Technology
- Be unemployed Kenyan aged between 20 to 34 years
- Must not have benefited from a similar program
- Not retired or exited from formal employment
- Must have completed their training and graduated with documentary proof of qualification (Degree /Diploma certificate.
How to apply
Send your application, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copy of national ID, full contact address including daytime telephone number and copies of certificates/ supporting documents stating the area of study to Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary by 27th March, 2018.
Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary
P.O. Box 13794-00800
NAIROBI
Please Note
Applicants should submit duly filled application for internship program form available on the PCPB website
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will lead disqualification.
- Gender, ethnicity, disability and regional balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.
The Board does not guarantee employment after completion of the internship program