Kenya bureau of standards jobs closing on 17th June 2011

VACANT POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

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 wishes to recruit innovative and result oriented individuals for the following positions.

 

Reporting to: Asst. Manager Textile (1 position)

 ASSISTANT QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER, Textile

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilitating implementation of Kenya Standards and other approved specifications in the industry, in the relevant field.
2. Enforcing mandatory Kenya Standards and handling samples for quality testing.
3. Receiving, analyzing laboratory test reports and giving feedback to the client
4. Implementing KEBS mandatory Standardization Mark Scheme.
5. Implementing KEBS voluntary Diamond Mark Scheme.
6. Carrying out product certification audits under the schemes  4 & 5 of ISO/IEC Guide 67
7. Carrying out market surveillance on product quality in the assigned field and monitoring usage of KEBS Standardization and Diamond Marks in the market.
8. Participating in prosecution of the various parties contravening the Standards Act.
9. Receiving, investigating and resolving consumer related product complaints.
10. Providing consultancy services on product and process quality to industry and other stakeholders.
11. Carrying out quality contractual services on products and processes in the relevant field, on behalf of KEBS.
12. Participating in the relevant technical committee meeting for development of standards.
13. Marketing and promoting KEBS services to industry
14. Bringing on board products without standards and providing details for the development of kenya standards.
15. Preparing work schedules and monthly reports

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

    Job grade: KS 7

    Minimum academic qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science (textile)

    Competencies:

    Leadership skills, Analytical skills, Communication & negotiation skills, Integrity

    and Computer literacy.

 

ASST. METROLOGY OFFICER (MECHATRONIC ENGINEER) (1 position)

Reporting to: Assistant Manager Length 3

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist to maintain custody of the national measurement standards in the assigned measurement field;
2. Assist to maintain the traceability of the national measurement standards to the International System of Units (SI);
3. Provide calibration services in the respective measurement fields;
4. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of a laboratory quality management system (QMS) in line with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard;
5. Assist in the development of new techniques of measurement and improve on the current ones;
6. Assist in the achievement and maintenance of international recognition of the national measurement standards and the laboratory’s calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs);
7. Assist in the development of the laboratory’s strategic plan (SP) and participate in its implementation and review;
8. Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of the laboratory’s performance contract
9. Carry out assigned research and development work;
10. Participate in measurement comparisons;
11. Prepare and verify calibration certificates/reports;
12. Assist in the development, implementation and review of safety procedures in the laboratory;
13. Assist in the identification and planning for the procurement of measurement standards and equipment;

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS

    Job grade: KS 7

    Minimum academic qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Mechatronic engineering)

    Competencies:       Capable of programming machines such as programmable logic controllers, (PLCs) working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Systems, working knowledge of control systems and able to design mechatronic systems.  Analytical skills, Proactive, Results oriented, Integrity, Innovative.

 

ASSISTANT TECHNICIANS INSPECTION, CIVIL (1 position)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out quality inspection of imported goods.
2. Enforce Kenya /approved standards and Legal Notice No. 78
3. Draw and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
4. Receive, interpret and forward laboratory reports to importers.
5. Advice importers on KEBS import regulations/ Standards.
6. Recommend Seizure and destruction or reship substandard/ counterfeit goods.
7. Recommend release of goods meeting the requirements the relevant Kenya/ approved standards.
8. Maintain inspection records/ data.
9. Provide information necessary for development of new Kenya standards or review of existing ones.

   JOB SPECIFICATION

   Job grade: KS 8

   Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Civil engineering

   Professional qualification

   QMS training and Conformity assessment training added advantage

   Competencies: Integrity, Communication skills and Computer literacy

Reporting to: Officer in charge

Application forms for employment, key responsibilities and specification are to be found on the KEBS website www.kebs.org. Applications including a filled application form for employment, Curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates must be submitted online on or before 17th June 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

KEBS is an equal opportunity employer.