Openings at Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS)

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

1. Coordinate in carrying out accreditation activities in the assigned scheme – general testing, medical, Calibration and Proficiency testing, certification and inspection.
2. Advising management on policies and strategies relating to Accreditation;
3. Participate in developing policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations for maintenance of an internationally recognized management system for accreditation;
4. Participating in the formulation and monitoring of national regional and international guidelines and standards to facilitate the accreditation process;
5. Supporting KENAS in activities in mutual recognition agreements relating to accreditation at ILAC, IAF and AFRAC;
6. Coordinating in liaison with regulators with respect to any matter related to accreditation;
7. Assessing conformity assessment bodies for competence;
8. Advising for designation of accredited conformity assessment bodies by regulatory authorities;
9. Participating in the establishment and maintenance of a register of the accreditation status of conformity assessment bodies;
10. Promoting the use of regional and international accreditation marks;
11. Promoting the use of accreditation marks on certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies;
12. Planning use of resources to meet the organization’s objectives;
13. Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and accreditation bodies around the world;
14. Representing KENAS views at National, Regional and international forums;
15. Commenting and balloting on national, regional and international documents, standards and regulations;
16. Preparing, execution and reporting of work plans and resources for proper management of accreditation activities;
17. Developing a work plan for the Working Groups and evaluate their performance for the existing schemes;
18. Developing and reviewing criteria documents for conformity for the existing Schemes
19. Maintaining and reporting on the performance of accredited conformity assessment bodies;
20. Developing schedules and ensuring accreditation certificates are developed and transmitted promptly;
21. Administration and analysing of client’s feedback on accreditation;
22. Monitoring and provision of feedback to Assessors;
23. Identifying performance targets for the department;
24. Coordinating staff appraisal in the departments; and
25. Developing operational budgets for the division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. At least six (6) years’ working experience in Conformity Assessment, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields;
3. Professional Qualification and membership in good standing where applicable;
4. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Demonstrated results in work performance;
6. Trained in conformity assessment standards;
7. Trained Assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards;
8. Proficiency in Computer application; and
9. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution

Skills and Competencies

1. Communicating with impact;
2. Managing and supervising people;
3. Applying technical expertise and managing projects;
4. Planning, organizing, and managing performance;
5. Budgeting, analyzing, and innovating;
6. Customer and stakeholder orientation;
7. Coaching, mentoring, relating, and networking; and
8. Technological savviness.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

1. Coordinate in carrying out accreditation activities in the assigned scheme – general testing, medical, Calibration and Proficiency testing, certification and inspection.
2. Advising management on policies and strategies relating to Accreditation;
3. Participate in developing policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations for maintenance of an internationally recognized management system for accreditation;
4. Participating in the formulation and monitoring of national regional and international guidelines and standards to facilitate the accreditation process;
5. Supporting KENAS in activities in mutual recognition agreements relating to accreditation at ILAC, IAF and AFRAC;
6. Coordinating in liaison with regulators with respect to any matter related to accreditation;
7. Assessing conformity assessment bodies for competence;
8. Advising for designation of accredited conformity assessment bodies by regulatory authorities;
9. Participating in the establishment and maintenance of a register of the accreditation status of conformity assessment bodies;
10. Promoting the use of regional and international accreditation marks;
11. Promoting the use of accreditation marks on certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies;
12. Planning use of resources to meet the organization’s objectives;
13. Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and accreditation bodies around the world;
14. Representing KENAS views at National, Regional and international forums;
15. Commenting and balloting on national, regional and international documents, standards and regulations;
16. Preparing, execution and reporting of work plans and resources for proper management of accreditation activities;
17. Developing a work plan for the Working Groups and evaluate their performance for the existing schemes;
18. Developing and reviewing criteria documents for conformity for the existing Schemes
19. Maintaining and reporting on the performance of accredited conformity assessment bodies;
20. Developing schedules and ensuring accreditation certificates are developed and transmitted promptly;
21. Administration and analysing of client’s feedback on accreditation;
22. Monitoring and provision of feedback to Assessors;
23. Identifying performance targets for the department;
24. Coordinating staff appraisal in the departments; and
25. Developing operational budgets for the division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. At least six (6) years’ working experience in Conformity Assessment, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields;
3. Professional Qualification and membership in good standing where applicable;
4. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Demonstrated results in work performance;
6. Trained in conformity assessment standards;
7. Trained Assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards;
8. Proficiency in Computer application; and
9. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution

Skills and Competencies

1. Communicating with impact;
2. Managing and supervising people;
3. Applying technical expertise and managing projects;
4. Planning, organizing, and managing performance;
5. Budgeting, analyzing, and innovating;
6. Customer and stakeholder orientation;
7. Coaching, mentoring, relating, and networking; and
8. Technological savviness.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

1. Coordinate in carrying out accreditation activities in the assigned scheme – general testing, medical, Calibration and Proficiency testing, certification and inspection.
2. Advising management on policies and strategies relating to Accreditation;
3. Participate in developing policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations for maintenance of an internationally recognized management system for accreditation;
4. Participating in the formulation and monitoring of national regional and international guidelines and standards to facilitate the accreditation process;
5. Supporting KENAS in activities in mutual recognition agreements relating to accreditation at ILAC, IAF and AFRAC;
6. Coordinating in liaison with regulators with respect to any matter related to accreditation;
7. Assessing conformity assessment bodies for competence;
8. Advising for designation of accredited conformity assessment bodies by regulatory authorities;
9. Participating in the establishment and maintenance of a register of the accreditation status of conformity assessment bodies;
10. Promoting the use of regional and international accreditation marks;
11. Promoting the use of accreditation marks on certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies;
12. Planning use of resources to meet the organization’s objectives;
13. Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and accreditation bodies around the world;
14. Representing KENAS views at National, Regional and international forums;
15. Commenting and balloting on national, regional and international documents, standards and regulations;
16. Preparing, execution and reporting of work plans and resources for proper management of accreditation activities;
17. Developing a work plan for the Working Groups and evaluate their performance for the existing schemes;
18. Developing and reviewing criteria documents for conformity for the existing Schemes
19. Maintaining and reporting on the performance of accredited conformity assessment bodies;
20. Developing schedules and accreditation certificates are developed and transmitted promptly;
21. Administration and analysing of client’s feedback on accreditation;
22. Monitoring and provision of feedback to Assessors;
23. Identifying performance targets for the department;
24. Coordinating staff appraisal in the departments; and
25. Developing operational budgets for the division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. At least six (6) years’ working experience in Conformity Assessment, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields;
3. Professional Qualification and membership in good standing where applicable;
4. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Demonstrated results in work performance;
6. Trained in conformity assessment standards;
7. Trained Assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards;
8. Proficiency in Computer application; and
9. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution

Skills and Competencies

1. Communicating with impact;
2. Managing and supervising people;
3. Applying technical expertise and managing projects;
4. Planning, organizing, and managing performance;
5. Budgeting, analyzing, and innovating;
6. Customer and stakeholder orientation;
7. Coaching, mentoring, relating, and networking; and Technological savviness.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

1. Advising management on policies and strategies relating to scheme development activities;
2. Developing and implementing policies, procedures for scheme development;
3. Promoting and marketing accreditation activities through client sensitization campaigns, training and public awareness programs;
4. Promoting the use of accreditation marks on certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies;
5. Promoting the use of regional and international accreditation marks;
6. Engaging appropriate specialist Working Groups in the different sectors of accreditation for criteria development and enhancement;
7. Participating in Developing and reviewing the criteria requirements;
8. Preparation of Assessors conclave and updating of Assessor profiles;
9. Developing Assessor’s skills, competence and capacity based on identified needs;
10. Carrying out conformity assessment training and other related training where assigned;
11. Recruit conformity assessment bodies for training;
12. Identifying and advising on Policy matters on scheme developments;
13. Researching emerging areas of interest in accreditation for the development of new schemes;
14. Benchmarking new areas of accreditation with other accreditation bodies where the same is operational
15. Liaising with Conformity Assessment Bodies and other stakeholders to share knowledge and trends that inform the development of a scheme;
16. Collecting, collating, documenting and interpreting data on accreditation to inform scheme development /enhancement;
17. Capacity and competence development of Assessors and Technical Experts;
18. Advising management on effective collaborations and partnerships with relevant bodies in the establishment and promotion of schemes;
19. Designing, managing and coordinating pilots on new scheme introductions to enable readiness before integration as mainstream accreditation activities;
20. Holding and participating in stakeholders to identify, screen, sensitize and promote new areas of accreditation;
21. Developing a work plan for the Working Groups and evaluate their performance for the new schemes;
22. Identifying performance targets for the department;
23. Coordinating staff appraisal in the departments; and
24. Developing operational budgets for the division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. At least six (6) years’ working experience in Conformity Assessment, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields;
3. Professional Qualification and membership in good standing where applicable;
4. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Demonstrated results in work performance;
6. Trained in conformity assessment standards;
7. Trained Assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards;
8. Proficiency in Computer application; and
9. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution

Skills and Competencies

1. Communicating with impact;
2. Managing and supervising people;
3. Applying technical expertise and managing projects;
4. Planning, organizing, and managing performance;
5. Budgeting, analyzing, and innovating;
6. Customer and stakeholder orientation;
7. Coaching, mentoring, relating, and networking; and Technological savviness.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

1. Overseeing the Identification, designing and implementing training programs based on identified needs;
2. Guiding the development and updating of the human resource database;
3. Supervising the reparation of training projections and plans;
4. Supervising the administering of the payroll system;
5. Reconciliation of staff complement and establishment;
6. Ensuring preparation and compiling staff deductions done outside the payroll;
7. Drafting disciplinary and summarizing letters and cases;
8. Supervising the update of the human resource database in the Service;
9. Drawing a plan for the annual performance target setting in the Service for review by management;
10. Drawing a plan for the annual performance appraisal process within the Service review by management;
11. Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
12. Processing insurances related to staff;
13. Provide Secretarial Support to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
14. Preparing and facilitating submission of all statutory deductions; and
15. Processing pension claims.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. At least six (6) years working experience in Human Resource in the Public Service or Private Sector three (3) of which must be at a supervisory position;
2. Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant qualifications;
3. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
4. Membership to a professional body in good standing;
5. Proficiency in computer applications;
6. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution

Skills and Competencies

1. Communicating with impact;
2. Managing and supervising people;
3. Applying technical expertise and managing projects;
4. Planning, organizing, and managing performance;
5. Budgeting, analyzing, and innovating;
6. Customer and stakeholder orientation;
7. Coaching, mentoring, relating, and networking; and
8. Technological savviness.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail assisting in:

1. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual unit and statutory reports.
2. Preparing to publish and distributing procurement opportunities through quotations, proposals and tender invitations.
3. Implementing E-procurement and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
4. Preparing and implementing procurement policies, procedures and work instructions for approval by the Manager, Supply Chain Management.
5. Preparing and submitting quarterly reports to PPRA, EACC and the Ministry.
6. Implementing the Presidential Directive on 30% on all government procurement to Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities.
7. Undertaking an annual Board of Survey to establish items for disposal.
8. Performing secretarial duties (upon delegation from the Manager, Supply Chain Management) of respective procurement committees.
9. Developing a monitoring mechanism for the implementation of contracts and supplier appraisals.
10. Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable and obsolete stores.
11. Verifying quotations and tender documents for approval by the Principal SCM before the bidding process.
12. Preparing and follow up of LPOs and LSOs.
13. Evaluating supplier performance.
14. Carrying out market surveys.
15. Preparing procurement reports for management decision making.
16. Implementing computerized procurement management systems; and
17. Assist in reviewing and updating the supplier list periodically.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or a related field from a recognized institution;
2. Be registered as a student member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
3. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
4. Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

1. Communication;
2. Working with people;
3. Applying technical expertise;
4. Customer and stakeholder orientation
5. Drive for results;
6. Continuous learning and knowledge sharing; and
7. Technological awareness.