4 Vacancies at Kisii University

Offering general diagnostic or other laboratory services in a medical laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

An officer at this level is responsible for:

• Organizing, directing, coordinating, administering teaching and research activities in the laboratory/workshop;
• Designing laboratory/workshop safety procedures for staff and students;
• Development of alternative laboratory/workshop methods and techniques in order to cope with changing technology;
• Coordinating the production of Laboratory Manuals by members of staff in the department;
• Compiling of laboratory/workshop equipment and supplies;
• Guiding undergraduate and postgraduate practicals and ensuring student participation;
• Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with Head of Department;
• Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories/workshops;
• Identifying training needs for technical staff in liaison with Head of Department;
• Designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory/workshop safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
• Performing inspection of all laboratories/workshops to ensure that they conform to acceptable standards;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 Requirements for appointment: – 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Demonstrable information communication technology skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• Ten (10) years relevant laboratory working experience three (3) of which must have been at the position of Senior Technician or a comparable position;
• Licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated outstanding ability in handling laboratory services.

Candidates interested in the position are expected to fulfil requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. In this regard, they must submit copies of the following:- 

• Certificate of good conduct from Director, Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Clearance certificate from Higher Educations Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau

Requirements for appointment:

• A diploma in the relevant field/specialty.
• At least one year (1) working experience in a busy medical facility.

Application Procedure.

• Candidates must submit 2(two) manual(hard copy) applications.
• Interested applicants should provide the following information: Area of specialization, Academic qualifications, work experience and current working place if applicable.
• All applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/ Passport, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications will be required to attach verification certificates from Commission for University Education(CUE).
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Locum

Requirements for appointment:

• A diploma in the relevant field/specialty.
• At least one year (1) working experience in a busy medical facility.

Application Procedure.

• Candidates must submit 2(two) manual(hard copy) applications.
• Interested applicants should provide the following information: Area of specialization, Academic qualifications, work experience and current working place if applicable.
• All applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/ Passport, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications will be required to attach verification certificates from Commission for University Education(CUE).
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Locum

Requirements for appointment:

• A diploma in the relevant field/specialty.
• At least one year (1) working experience in a busy medical facility.

Application Procedure.

• Candidates must submit 2(two) manual(hard copy) applications.
• Interested applicants should provide the following information: Area of specialization, Academic qualifications, work experience and current working place if applicable.
• All applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/ Passport, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications will be required to attach verification certificates from Commission for University Education(CUE).
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Locum