Job Openings at Mount Kenya University

Key responsibilities also include

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

Requirements

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification

OR

•  A Master’s degree qualification in Pharmacy from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
• At least 7 years teaching experience at a University, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
• Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

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Key responsibilities also include

• Prepare, conducting and supervising practicals to students.
• Coordinate and plan laboratory activities for students and participate in research and student projects.
• Ensuring good laboratory practices operations and safety in the laboratory.
• Cadaver acquisition, preservation, maintenance, use, and disposal as per schedule.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and inventory updates especially integrity and confidentiality of all cadaveric records.
• Preparation and maintenance of prossected specimens and bones.
• Assisting in setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for anatomy examinations.
• Ensure routine and accurate calibration of laboratory equipment and maintenance.
• General maintenance of the anatomy and histology  
• Preparation and maintenance of histological slides.

Requirements

• BSc in Medical Laboratory Science
• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Certificate in Mortuary Sciences from an accredited university with experience in preparations of human anatomy /pathology specimen.
• Over 4 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience working in a similar environment as Human Anatomy/histology Laboratory Technologist in an institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
• Registered by a regulatory body as Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.