Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Vacancies

5. Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Senior Production Officer, VPI.11 – Kabete Vaccines - Ref. No : KVVI- 005/2016

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Technical Services, the Senior Production officer will
be deployed at our Kabete vaccines Production Unit and responsible for providing relevant technical advice on veterinary vaccines production in support of the institute business, operations and processes.

Duties and responsibilities

Advising the Deputy Director Technical services on matters relating to veterinary
vaccines production;

Day to day management and administration of the vaccines production laboratory;

planning, evaluation and implementation of laboratory services at the Institute’s level;

development, validation and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures in the specified laboratories;

ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices;

assessing new analytical techniques and kits,

ensuring the development of appropriate specifications for laboratory chemicals and
equipments, co-coordinating activities towards achievement and maintenance of international quality assurance and laboratory accreditation,

implementing quality control procedures in laboratories,

assist in research trials,

Ensuring proper maintenance of the plant and equipment.

planning and communicating to staff/clients through seminars, field days, workshops
and conferences,

ensuring compliance with laboratory safety measures,

Documenting information on new products and technologies;

identifying training needs and organizes for the same at the Institute’s level,

Planning, budgets, co-coordinating the provision of laboratory services/facilities at
the Institute’s level.

implementation and realization of the Division’s strategic plans and objectives;

preparation and implementation of the Division’s performance appraisal systems and
contracts;

Instituting operational accountability; and overall supervision, monitoring of activities of
the Production Division.

Qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine,
Vaccinology, Microbiology, Veterinary Epidemiology, Applied Science, Medical
Laboratory Technology, Biological Laboratory Science or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized university;

A minimum of three years experience as an officer in

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

Core competencies:

Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a
clear understanding of strategic leadership, management and business skills;

Ability to portray and uphold positive national image;

Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to
and respect for diversity;

Have a clear understanding of manufacturing and commercial principles in a public
sector setting;

Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Being a visionary and result oriented thinker;

Be computer literate.

Mode of Application:
1. Application should be accompanied with Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and
contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

3. Interested applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications
which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position
of…………………….. Ref. No….

4. Applications must be received on or before Friday, 16th December 2016 at 12
noon.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Jobs

6. Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Senior Production Officer, VPI.11 –

FMD Vaccines Laboratory - Ref: KVVI- 006/2016

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Technical Services, the Senior Production officer will
be deployed to our FMD vaccine Production Unit and responsible for providing relevant technical advice on veterinary vaccines production in support of the institute business, operations and processes.

Duties and responsibilities

Advising the Deputy Director Technical services on matters relating to veterinary
vaccines production;

Day to day management and administration of the vaccines production laboratory;

planning, evaluation and implementation of laboratory services at the Institute’s level;

development, validation and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures in the specified laboratories;

ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices;

assessing new analytical techniques and kits,

ensuring the development of appropriate specifications for laboratory chemicals
and equipments, co-coordinating activities towards achievement and maintenance of international quality assurance and laboratory accreditation,

implementing quality control procedures in laboratories,

assist in research trials,

Ensuring proper maintenance of the plant and equipment.

planning and communicating to staff/clients through seminars, field days, workshops and conferences,

ensuring compliance with laboratory safety measures,

Documenting information on new products and technologies;

identifying training needs and organizes for the same at the Institute’s level,

Planning, budgets, co-coordinating the provision of laboratory services/facilities
at the Institute’s level.

implementation and realization of the Division’s strategic plans and objectives;

preparation and implementation of the Division’s performance appraisal systems and
contracts;

Instituting operational accountability; and overall supervision, monitoring of activities of the Production Division.

Qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine,
Vaccinology, Microbiology, Veterinary Epidemiology, Applied Science, Medical
Laboratory Technology, Biological Laboratory Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;

A minimum of three years experience as an officer in

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

Core competencies:

Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
and a clear understanding of strategic leadership, management and business
skills;

Ability to portray and uphold positive national image;

Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

Have a clear understanding of manufacturing and commercial principles in a
public sector setting;

Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Being a visionary and result oriented thinker;

Be computer literate.

Mode of Application:
1. Application should be accompanied with Copies of Relevant Academic and
Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and
other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current
position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and
contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your
qualifications and work experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

3. Interested applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications
which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position
of…………………….. Ref. No….

4. Applications must be received on or before Friday, 16th December 2016 at 12
noon.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Jobs

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