Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health.

Duties and responsibilities: – 

• Cleaning of glassware and laboratory apparatus;
• Maintenance of germplasm in greenhouses and indicator plants;
• Sample preparation, cleaning, storage and disposal of lab waste;
• Cleaning and maintenance of laboratory, greenhouses and associated environment;
• Filing documents and office logistics; and
• Maintenance and updating records in area of operation.

Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Certificate in Science lab technologist, laboratory technology or any other relevant certificate; and
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six (6) of Constitution of Kenya.

Skills

• Computer applications proficiency;
• Team player;
• Communication skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Creativity and ability to work in a team with minimum supervision; and
• Demonstrated results in work performance.