Assistant Technologist (PHOTC/STEM) at Machakos University

MKsU/AT/02/24
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must have an earned Diploma in a relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• KCSE Grade C-.
• Must be Computer literate.
• For Assistant Technologist (PHOTC), the candidate must have a Diploma in Public Health/or Diploma in Environmental Health and must have a valid Public Health Officers and Technicians (PHOTC) practice licence.

OR

• Must have an earned Certificate in the relevant field or its equivalent.
• Six (6) years' work experience three (3) of which as Laboratory/ Workshop Assistant/ Farm Attendant Grade 3/4 or equivalent.
• Computer literate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out stock taking for chemicals and equipment in laboratory to monitor their conditions and facilitate replacement of the damaged ones.
• Demonstrate practical activities for students in the laboratory/ field to in line the standard operation procedures are adhered to in order to achieve the correct results.
• Assist students in the school with the technical aspects of their research in order to obtain quality data for analysis.
• Mark practical reports for students to assess the students’ understanding of the practical lessons taught.
• Prepare reagents and chemicals to facilitate practical sessions.in the laboratory
• Calibrate laboratory equipment to aid in measurement of reagents and chemical.
• Enforce laboratory safety rules and regulation to enhance safety of both staff and students in the laboratory
• Participate in organization of field trips and industrial visits for students to enable students acquire real-time experience of what they learn in laboratory.