Head of Bacteriology Job Vacancy in Kenya, BSc/HND

Head of Bacteriology Job Vacancy in Kenya, BSc/HND
Our client, a Veterinary Diagnostic, Food & Dairy Hygiene Laboratory, seeks a highly qualified and experienced individual for the position below.

Head of Bacteriology
The position:
The individual will be responsible for the organisation, management, and day to day running of all tests carried out by the Bacteriology Department.

Main responsibilities:
    * Training of the Bacteriological Staff and the ordering of all laboratory supplies for the three technical Departments of the company
    * Drafting and reviewing of all Bacteriological Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and the generation of relevant Operator Training Records (OTR's) and forms in the agreed UKAS ISO 17025 format for approval by the Quality Manager.
    * Ensuring that all tests carried out in the Department conform to the SOP's & Work instructions which are properly documented and available for subsequent inspection
    * Maintenance of records of all tests carried out in the department
    * To ensure that the confidential nature of all clients and company data is maintained.
    * To perform and update the Annual Appraisals of his members of staff
    * Participating in Internal Audits of the Departments as required. Initiating and carrying out Bacteriological Audits of Associated Laboratories annually.
    * To ensure that the Annual audits of the company’s suppliers of equipment and supplies are carried out and records correctly maintained as required.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
    * BSc or Higher National Diploma in Microbiology
    * Minimum Higher National Diploma in Microbiology
    * Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
    * General equipment maintenance
    * General laboratory safety guidelines
    * Purchasing procedures and processes
    * Skills in Leadership, good communication, customer care, ability to train
    * Minimum 10 years in practical diagnostic, bacteriology and serology

Please apply by sending your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com no later than Thursday, 26th November 2010. Kindly quote the position in the subject line.

Only short listed applicants will be called for interview