Technologist Il (Applied Biology) AD 9 - 6 Positions at Kibabii University College

REF - KIBU/PT/26/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Conducting practicals to undergraduates and post graduate students
• Participating in departmental research activities
• Preparing the list of chemicals, equipment and other consumables to be procured in the laboratory
• Ensuring an inventory for equipment, chemicals and other consumables is causeck in the laboratory;
• Ensuring laboratory equipment and machines are well secure and calibrated according to ISO standards; vi. Overseeing provision of laboratory services as well as allocation of duties to junior laboratory staff
• Ensuring training students and interns attached to the Laboratory
• Planning, supervision, evaluation and coordination of laboratory work in ix. the area of specification;
• Preparing the budget for laboratory equipment
• Ordering and maintaining records of supplies (consumables);
• Ensuring laboratory equipment are secure and accessible
• Supervising and training staff engaged in laboratory work.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution with a Technical Cenificate;

OR

• Higher Diploma in a relevant area or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with six (6) years relevant work experience (In specialfields only);  
• Served in the grade of Technologist Ill Grade 8 for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results