LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- PUBLIC HEALTH ONE POSITION THIKA CAMPUS
Faculty/Directorate: LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (View All Jobs)
Thika Deadline Sat,13 Jul 2024
Overview
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions.
The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (PUBLIC HEALTH).
Qualification
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Bachelor of Science in a relevant field i.e. Public Health, Environmental Health.
- Prior experience in a Tertiary Learning Institution.
- Diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health will be an added advantage.
- Be computer literate.
- Have a good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have at least 3 years of working experience in a Laboratory.
Key responsibilities also include
Reporting to: Principal Laboratory Technologist
Duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare, conducting and supervising practical classes or courses.
- Participate in research and student projects.
- Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
- Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
- Assess, determine and evaluate Requirements for assigned practical work.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.