Job Summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU’s extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.
Responsibilities
Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students
Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions
Giving technical advice to staff and students
Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes
Work with individual students and support them on their research projects
Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment
Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories
Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings
Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories
Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory
Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory
Must be registered by the KMLTTB
ICT Competent
Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage
Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members
Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training
Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages
Good people skills
Culturally sensitive
Able to keep up with Continuous Professional Development
Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
hr.universityke@aku.edu
