Technologist (Micro-Teaching) at Tom Mboya University

Requirements for Appointment 
Must have: 

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
• Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
• Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
• Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
• Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
• Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
• Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
• Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
• Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
• Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities.