Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• PhD in the area of specialization
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy.

OR

• Master’s Degree in the relevant area of specialization
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Reports to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputize the Chief Laboratory Technologist where necessary in all technical matters of the department.
• Organize procurement Requirements, installation, usage, maintenance, depreciation valuation and disposal.
• Initiate and execute research activities in the department in collaboration with the academic staff.
• Participate in curriculum development in the department.
• Supervises Staff under their section.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor