Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is the Sole National Accreditation Body (NAB) mandated to offer accreditation services in Kenya. It is established under the States Corporations Act, Cap 446; vide Legal Notice No. 55 of May 2009.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCREDITATION SCHEMES
- Testing ISO/IEC 17025
- Inspection ISO/IEC 17020
- Calibration ISO/IEC 17025
- Medical Testing ISO 15189
- Veterinary Testing ISO/IEC 17025 & OIE
- Proficiency Testing ISO/IEC 17043
- Management System Certification ISO/IEC 17021-1
- Validation and Verification ISO/IEC 17029
- Product Certification ISO/IEC 17065
- Certification of Persons ISO/IEC 17024
- Biotechnology – Biobanking ISO 20387
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field with at least 5 years experience OR Diploma in a related technical field with at least 7 years of experience in the appropriate conformity assessment standard
- Master’s Degree is an added advantage
- Proficiency in English and Swahili.
- Basic computer skills.
- A TOT Course lasting not less than 1 week is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated previous experience as a trainer, industrial training specialist or related position.
- Ability to take assignments within short notice
