Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering- Chief Technician Scale 12 (XII) – (1) post at Moi University

Job Description

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Duties and  Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

Organizing, directing, coordinating and administering teaching and research activities; Designing laboratory/workshop safety procedures for staff and students; Development of alternative laboratory/workshop methods and techniques in order to cope with changing technology; Coordinating the production of Laboratory manuals by members of staff in the department; Compiling of laboratory equipment and supplies; Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate practicals; Supervision of technical staff in the department; Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with the Chair of Department; Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories; Identifying the training needs for technical staff in liaison with the Chair of Department; designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory safety to ensure good laboratory practice; Performing inspection of all laboratories to ensure they conform te acceptable standards; and Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university; Have computer skills in relevant packages; Have served in the grade of Senior Technician or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three years; Be registered by the relevant professional body; and Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results,