Technician Grade A/B: Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology at Kenyatta University

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and conduct practicals and demonstrations in the areas of Medical Microbiology, Medical Parasitology and Clinical Immunology.
• Prepare reagents, media and specimens.
• Collect and prepare clinical specimens for diagnosis and demonstration.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Decontaminate cultures and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory quality and safety standards.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and assays for research.
• Any other duties given by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• KCE Division III or KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) and above.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy teaching, research or hospital laboratory.
• Computer literate.