Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering- Chief Technician Scale 12 (XII) - (1) post at Moi University

 MU/AC/14/5/2023

Duties and Responsiblities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• Organizing, directing, coordinating and administering teaching and research activities;
• 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 equipment and supplies;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate practicals;
• Supervision of technical staff in the department;
• Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with the Chair of Department;
• Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories;
• Identifying the training needs for technical staff in liaison with the Chair of Department;
• designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
• Performing inspection of all laboratories to ensure they conform te acceptable standards; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Have computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Technician or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Be registered by the relevant professional body; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results,