Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences. at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Description

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The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include teaching hospitals, Faculties of Health Sciences with Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical Colleges, Institutes for Educational Development, an Examination Board and an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. The Graduate School of Media and Communications, the East African Institute, the Institute for Human Development and the Kiswahili Centre have been launched recently while several Graduate Professional Schools and Faculties of Arts and Sciences are to be set up in Pakistan and East Africa. Through its needs-blind admissions policy, the University imbues the most promising leaders and thinkers of tomorrow with an ethic of service and the skills to help communities solve their most pressing challenges. The Aga Khan University is one of nine agencies in the Aga Khan Development Network.

Responsibilities

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. 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 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.