Technician in Human Physiology at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/03/12/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF TECHNCIAN IN HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY GRADE C.

This is an entry level to this cadre in the University and appointment is on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance – based contract depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:

• A Diploma in Human Physiology and Higher Diploma in Human Physiology from Accredited and recognized Institution.

Or

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

Experience
The candidate must:

• Be registered with a relevant professional body.
• 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.).
• Experience of working in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Technician Human Physiology 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 lecturer in practical demonstrations.
• Maintain Human Physiology laboratory.
• 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 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.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have skills in:

• Leadership skills
• Technical communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Computer proficiency
• Teamwork skills
• Organizational skills
• Data and procedural skills