Technician Microbiology- Locum

ABOUT THE COMPANY

PU is proud of that all its programs have received the required accreditation by professional bodies. This is on top of the many industry partnerships that the University has initiated. Professional bodies accrediting our courses include the Nursing Council of Kenya, the Medical Practitioners and Dentists, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, among many.Mentoring teams students The dean of students and the academic departments oversees a mentorship and career advisory service for students during the time of study. At the end of the course, students are assisted to develop "employer attracting" resumes and coached for interviews. Mentoring teams sometimes consisting of alumni provide industry/ market insight, employability skills. These teams can assist you with contacts of potential employers.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic QualificationThe candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology and Parasitology or equivalent fromrecognized institutionORDiploma in Microbiology and Parasitology or equivalent from recognized Institution.Experience• The candidate must have two (2) years of relevant work experience with proven integrity,honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.• Be a member of relevant professional bodies• Worked in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantageIn addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;● Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the fieldand laboratory● Assist Microbiology and Parasitology lecturer in practical demonstrations● Maintain the Microbiology and Parasitology laboratory.● Assist Microbiology/Parasitology Lecturer in teaching and grading duties for Gross Anatomypracticals● Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practicalclasses and examinations.● Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus; setting up and assisting in conductingclassroom experiments and demonstrations.● Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for microbiology and Parasitology assessments● Provide technical assistance to researchers● Prepare and implement the use of SOPs in the laboratory● Assist in budget preparation● Keep an updated inventory for consumables and non-consumables● Trouble shooting for machine errors, general maintenance and internal calibration● Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory● Storage of supplies and equipment; disposing of solutions, used samples and specimenaccording to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.● Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Specimen collection, Data analysis, Laboratory operation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree