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Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860-Ksh 172,350 p.m. (CSG 6) House Allowance: Ksh 21,508-KSH 50,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year Medical Cover: As provided by the Government Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable. For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- (i)served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Chemist, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii)a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii)demonstrated experience in testing and analyzing of precious stones, metals and various minerals; and (iv)attended a short course in Gemology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
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Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- (i)heading mineral certification laboratory; (ii)participating in policy formulation and implementation; (iii)providing guidance on strategic direction for all matters pertaining the laboratory section; (iv)developing proposals for research projects related to mineral testing and identification (v)participating in technical evaluation of quotations and tenders (vi)identifying training needs, supervising and evaluating staff in division; and (vii)validating geochemical and gemological test results
Advert Date:
15/06/2026
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15/06/2026