National Biosafety Authority Chief Biosafety Officer (Biosafety Evaluation) Job in Kenya

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established in pursuant to the provisions of the Biosafety Act No. 2 of 2009 and came into operation on 12th February 2009.

The overall mandate of the NBA is to exercise the general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health as well as the provision of an adequate level of protection of the environment.

NBA is the competent authority of the Government of the Republic of Kenya mandated to regulate all activities involving GMOs in food, feed, research, industry, trade and environmental release.

NBA seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:-

Chief Biosafety Officer (Biosafety Evaluation) 

Ref: NBA/CBO/01/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Director, Technical Services.

Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination of the NBA’s policy regarding the establishment and operations of Working Groups expert and independent technical reviews of GMO dossiers.Provide scientific and technical support to the GMO application and review processes with respect to receiving applications, risk assessment reports, development of guidance documents, and other scientific outputs.Collection and critical review of scientific literature, data and/or dossiers.Ensure compilation of risk assessment reports on applications.Liaison and effective cooperation with the regulatory agencies and reviewers on issues related to GMO applications.Coordinates preparation of scientific outputs of NBA in the area of GMO use and applications.Coordination and supervision of scientific studies commissioned by NBA in the area of GMOsGuide the development of proposals for funding and supervise Biosafety projectsElaboration of timelines of activities, allocation and follow-up of tasks, information exchange on BCH.Mobilization of resources.Establishing and maintaining harmonious contacts with appropriate National and International stakeholders dealing with Biosafety.PhD in Biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.Five years working experience in application of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life sciences or related disciplines at least one of which at postdoctoral levelHave knowledge of and understanding of Science Technology innovations including Vision 2030How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and three referees to reach the undersigned by 5 p.m. on 29th May 2014.

Ensure to quote the reference number for the position applied both in the letter and on the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application can be sent through our email, postal address or hand delivered:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251 – 00100
Nairobi

Email: hrm@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Website: www.biosafetykenya.go.ke