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Job Description

KCA University (KCAU) is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices. KCA University seeks to recruit a highly motivated and innovative candidate to fill the following position: Principal Western Campus – Kisumu

Job Objective:

To manage the Campus in line with overall University Strategic Plan

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for the Campus;
• Develop a business plan for the Campus focusing on recruitment and retention of students;
• Inculcate a culture of research at the campus
• Prepare and manage annual budget for the campus.
• Oversee the day to day academic and administrative functions of the Campus;
• Prepare progress report on academic and business performance of the campus.
• In consultation with HR at Main Campus, overseeing the recruitment fulltime and part time staff at the campus;
• In consultation with Procurement Manager at the Main Campus,
• Overseeing the acquisition of goods and services at the campus;
• Oversee management of facilities of the Campus;
• Develop a risk management framework of the Campus;
• Promote welfare activities for both students and staff; In consultation with
  Main Campus, enter into various negotiations and agreements on behalf of the institution relating to financial, contractual and community affairs;
• Represent the campus in academic/non -academic meetings;
• In liaison with main campus, carry out fund raising activities for the Campus; and Mentor, train and develop staff

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience PhD
• 7 to 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years’ experience at a Senior Supervisory level
• Professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage
• Other Skills and Competences
• Financial Management skills
• Report writing skills; Supervisory skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail.

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Job Description

Job Objective: The University Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for the provision and management of laboratory services at the medical clinic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To collect blood and other samples from patients, conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, records and keep records.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• To prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• He/ she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as microscope, analytical balance and PH meter.
• The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment e.g. calibration and alignment.
• Maintenance of local laboratory stock control records.
• Prioritize samples according to urgency.
• He/she shall comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Assist in the reception area to login students, manage their files and work hand in hand with the nurse in the controlling of students flow.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• MUST be able to carry out Laboratory Tests Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• Minimum 0ne year experience.

Other Skills and Competences

Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision