Kenya Revenue Authority Jobs - Supervisor - Inorganic Chemicals & Materials Testing Vacancies
Kenya Revenue Authority Jobs - Supervisor - Inorganic Chemicals & Materials Testing Vacancies
Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management
Division:
Laboratory and Scientific Services
Section:
Testing Laboratory
Reports to:
Assistant Manager, Inorganic Chemicals and Materials
Direct reports:
1 Officer - Officer, Inorganic Chemicals and Materials
Responsibility:
Performing a variety of test and procedures on a variety of goods and materials.
Tasks and Outputs:
Perform chemical and physical tests and analytical procedures to determine the nature, identity and composition ofa variety of inorganic chemicals, metals and related materials.
Conduct chemical and physical tests and analytical procedures requiring the application of a variety of standard procedures and advanced analytical instrumentation.
Carry out background study to determine the type and extent of analysis necessary and select test methods for supporting revenue collection, trade facilitation and enforcement activities.
Modify and adapt analytical procedures and test methods to meet laboratory needs and ensure the accuracy and validity of results.
Prepares and standardises reagents; maintains and calibrates instruments; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and compliance with safety requirements.
Perform necessary calculations, review and interpret analytical results and prepare reports; and give testimony concerning samples analysed, test methods, analyses results and conclusions.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Skills required:
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent qualifications.
Minimum years of experience
Minimum three (3) years experience in a similar role.
Competencies
Good organisation and planning skills.
Good research skills.
Excellent computer operation and laboratory application of software
skills.
Good numeracy and data analytical skills.
Attentive to detail/ good recording of data.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Work collaboratively with others.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of organic chemistry, including qualitative and quantitative analysis; chemical laboratory procedures; and the principles and applications of advanced analytical instruments.
Familiar with the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature and the East African Community Common External Tariff and related regulations.
Have demonstrated ability to independently evaluate and select analytical methods and procedures; interpret results and prepare reports.
How to Apply
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 20th February, 2019.
KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming.
Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Revenue Authority Jobs - Supervisor - Inorganic Chemicals & Materials Testing Vacancies
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