13 Positions at National Biosafety Authority

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Biosafety Officer – 12 Posts

Job Specifications
An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas:

• Biosafety Licensing, Monitoring and Surveillance
• Border Management and Regional Offices
• Laboratory Services
• Biosafety Risk Evaluation
• Biosafety Awareness, Education and Capacity Building
• Biosafety Partnerships, Collaborations and International Obligations

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Biosafety or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 

Principal Administration Officer

Duties and responsibilities entail:

An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a Director.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Controlling and monitoring use of official motor vehicles by authorizing motor vehicle movements through work tickets, maintenance of accurate transport records and ensuring regular and scheduled maintenance;
• Coordinating transport staff and allocate appropriate duties;
• Coordinating cleaning contracted staff;
• Supervising issues of fuel orders, fuel cards and preparing fuel consumption reports on monthly basis;
• Supporting staff in terms of identifying office accommodation and space for staff;
• Providing tools, equipment and good working environment;
• Ensuring that offices and other facilities are kept clean to the highest standards;
• Ensuring that staff are provided with tea and drinking water in time;
• Acquiring and renewal of licenses; 
• Ensuring timely repairs and maintenance of office facilities including equipment’s and furniture;
• Facilitating prompt payment of electricity, water bills and other utilities;
• Implementing systems and procedures for disposal of vehicles in consultation with the procurement department;
• Maintaining and updating records of the organization’s vehicles and equipment;
• Ensuring timely renewal of licences for all vehicles and equipment; and
• Facilitating prompt settlement of accident vehicle cases.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Transport Management / Logistics Business Administration; Office Management, Social Sciences or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors’ degree in Public Administration, Transport Management / Logistics Business Administration; Office Management, Social Sciences, Education (Arts/Social Sciences) or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to visit the NBA website www.biosafetykenya.go.ke for detailed Job Specifications and Person Specifications and submit their applications by attaching copies of the National Identity Card (or Valid Passport), academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a detailed curriculum vitae with email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees.

The applications should be submitted either through Post or hand delivered to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
National Biosafety Authority,
NACOSTI BUILDING 2
ND Floor, Upper Kabete, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O Box 28251-00100 NAIROBI

OR emailed to hrm@biosafetykenya.go.ke with the subject line as the Job Title. An autogenerated confirmation email will be sent to the applicant upon successful delivery of the application package.

Applications should be received on or before 15th December, 2025 at 5.00PM