Human Physiology Technician - Locum at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/01/09/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY TECHNICIAN - LOCUM

This is a temporary/short term position available for three (3) to six (6) months. Academic Qualifications

The candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in either Human Physiology or equivalent from an accredited and recognized Institution.

Experience
The candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc).
• Be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.

Skills and knowledge

• The candidate must have skills in:
•  Data and procedural skills
•  Technical communication skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Supervisory skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  Teamwork skills

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Human Physiology Technician – Locum will include but not limited to:

• Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the field and laboratory
• Assist Human Physiology Lecturers in practical demonstrations.
• Maintain the Human Physiology Laboratory.
• Assist Human Physiology instructor in teaching and grading duties for Human Physiology practical sessions.
• Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practical classes and examinations.
• Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus; setting up and assisting in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations.
• Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for Physiology assessments.
• Provide technical assistance to researchers
• Prepare and implement the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Laboratory.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Keep an updated inventory for consumables and non-consumables
• Trouble shooting for machine errors, general maintenance and internal calibration.
• Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory.
• Storage of supplies and equipment; disposing of solutions, used samples and specimen according to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.