Chief Pesticide Inspector

Chief Pesticide Inspector

Scale PCB 5

One (1) Post 

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Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Monitoring of safe use and disposal of pesticides;
• Inspecting of premises, firms and businesses dealing with pesticides products;
• Disseminating of information on pesticides to stakeholders and general public;
• Organizing workshops for dealers on pesticides and pest control operators;
• Developing of technical training and disposal guidelines and standards;
• Preparing and disseminating topical pesticide information in the media.

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;
• Served as a Senior Pesticide Inspector or a comparable 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;
• A certificate/course in strategic management will be an added advantage;
• A certificate/course in environmental management will be an added advantage.

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 30th April 2013.

This is a re-advertisement of the posts appearing here that amends the requirement for a strategic management course, or a management and/or an environmental management course to be an added advantage.

Those who applied for the same posts do not need to apply.

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.