The Pest Control Products
Board, a statutory organization of the Kenyan Government established under an
act of parliament, is charged with the responsibility of regulating the
importation and exportation, manufacture, distribution, sale, use and disposal
of pest control products.
Pesticide Registration Officer I
Scale PCB 7
Two (2) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Evaluating
efficacy trial reports, physical chemical and toxicological reports;
- Evaluating
pesticide labels and preliminary dossiers;
- Carrying out
efficacy trials on pesticides ;
- Carrying out
completeness checks on technical dossiers;
- Verifying of
imports/ exports applications;
- Updating
registration database.
Requirements for appointment
- A Bachelor
of Science degree in either of the following disciplines: Agriculture,
Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or any
other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- a Master’s
degree in any of the following fields:- Chemistry, Environmental
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution;
- Have served
as a Pesticide Registration Officer II or a comparable and relevant
position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable
organization;
- Be
proficient in computer applications.
Chief Pesticide Registration Officer
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities
- Evaluating
of technical data for registration of products;
- Developing
and implementing guidelines and procedures for registration;
- Monitoring
of efficacy, physical chemical properties and toxicological trials;
- Approving
labels, packaging materials and advertisements;
- Developing
and implementing programs;
- Keeping and
updating the List of Registered Pesticides.
Requirements for appointment
- A Master’s
degree with specialization in any of the following fields: - Plant
Pathology, Crop Protection, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical chemistry,
Toxicology, Entomology, Weed Science, Bio-chemistry or any other relevant
discipline;
- Strategic
management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution;
- Have served
as a Senior Pesticide Registration Officer or a comparable and relevant
position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable
organization;
- Be
proficient in computer applications.
Pesticide Inspector II
Scale PCB 8
Four (4) Posts
Scale PCB 8
Four (4) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake
inspection for pesticide quality and their suitability;
- Processing
of imports and exports permits;
- Undertake
certifying of Pesticides through the supply chain from manufacture to use
approved and registered;
- Sampling of
pesticides;
- Preparing
field inspection reports and premises licence;
- Certifying
of pesticides at ports of entry.
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor of
Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture,
Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant Biological Sciences, or any
other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Be
proficient in computer applications.
Senior Pesticide Inspector
Scale PCB 6
Two (2) Posts
Scale PCB 6
Two (2) Posts
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Undertaking
inspection and quality assurance of pesticides;
- Ensuring
product certification;
- Undertake
conformity assessment;
- Coordinating
pesticide waste disposal;
- Supervise
pesticide disposal in high temperature incinerators;
- Undertake
field extension in liaison with other stakeholders;
- Compiling
and disseminating of technical information on pesticides.
Requirements for appointment
- A Master’s
degree in any of the following fields:- Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Crop
Protection, Environmental Health, Environmental Chemistry, Livestock
production, Analytical chemistry, Toxicology, Entomology, Weed Science,
Bio-chemistry, Veterinary Medicine
- A management
course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
and
- Environmental
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Served as a
Pesticide Inspector I or a comparable and relevant position for a minimum
period of three (3) years in a reputable organization;
- Posses
knowledge in manufacturing, storage, sale and distribution of pest control
products;
- Be
proficient in computer applications.
Chief Pesticide Inspector
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 5
One (1) Post
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Monitoring
of safe use and disposal of pesticides;
- Conformity
assessment of premises, firms and businesses dealing with pesticides
products;
- Disseminating
of information on pesticides to stakeholders and general public;
- Training
dealers of pesticides and pest control operators;
- Developing
of technical training and disposal guidelines and standards;
- Communicating
topical pesticide information in the media to the public.
Requirements for appointment
- A Bachelor
of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture,
Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant Biological Sciences, or any
other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- A Master’s
degree in any of the following fields:- Plant Pathology, Crop Protection,
Environmental Chemistry, Entomology, or any other relevant discipline;
- Attended a
strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Environmental
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Served as a
Senior Pesticide Inspector or a comparable and relevant position for a
minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable organization;
- Posses
knowledge in manufacturing, storage, sale and distribution of pest control
products;
- Proficient
in computer applications.
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Scale PCB 4
One (1) Post
Scale PCB 4
One (1) Post
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level
will undertake the following duties and responsibilities
- Coordinating
and controlling of the functions and operations in the Human Resource
unit;
- Ensuring
adherence to Human Resource policies, rules, regulations, standards and
procedures governing terms and conditions of service;
- Advising on
administration of the Career Progression Guidelines and progressions.
- Planning,
coordinating and directing of Human resource services in the Board in such
areas as recruitment and promotion, compliment control, placement/deployment,
staff development, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare;
Requirements for appointment
- A Bachelor’s
Degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Personnel
Management/Business Administration/Industrial Relations/Post Graduate
Diploma in Human Resource Management;
- A Master’s
degree in Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
- attended a
Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized Institution;
- Have served
as a Chief Human Resource Management Officer or a comparable and relevant
position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a reputable
organization;
- be
conversant with Human Resource Policies, legislation and procedures;
- Be a member
of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
- Be
proficient in computer applications.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are
required to send applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card,
names and addresses of
three (3) referees and day time telephone contacts to the following address so
as to reach the undersigned by 12th March 2013.
The Pest Control Products
Board is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all
Kenyans.
People with disabilities
who meet the requirements of the jobs are especially encouraged to apply.
All genders are encouraged
to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
The Secretary / Chief
Executive Officer,
Pest Control Products Board,
P.O Box 13794-00800,
Westlands,
Nairobi
Pest Control Products Board,
P.O Box 13794-00800,
Westlands,
Nairobi
