Technician at Kibabii University College

KIBU/ADM/05/04/2018:  

SCALE 5 

Job Responsibilities

• Identify materials and equipment and oversee the process of securing them for the department for practicals and research in the department.
• Carry out guided research and act as a participant in the research projects in the department.
• Participate in preparations of laboratory manuals using other appropriate media within and without the department.
• Ensure quality practicals and research is carried out.
• Participate in the designing, development and delivery of arrange of practicals at various levels within the University.
• Participate in the review of practical manuals and materials on a regular basis, updating when required within the departments to align them with market programme needs.
• Participate in the development and application of innovative, appropriate practical delivery/demonstration techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students in the department for effective learning and teaching.
• Transfer practical skills, methods and techniques to students and other stakeholders in the department.
• Ensure that practicals design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and department.
• Supervise student projects, field trips and where appropriate industrial placements and Industrial training to equip students with on job training and skills.
• Ensure that the practicals content and methods of delivery are in accordance with equal opportunities, and respond to issues relating to staff and student needs.
• Participate in the preparation of work plan for practicals, industrial workshops and other industrial materials for students for proper planning.
• Participate in preparing the budget for practicals, industrial workshops and other industrial materials for students.

Requirements

• Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Certificate in relevant area with 9 years working experience, 3 of which as Laboratory Assistant Scale 4 or its equivalent.