Ref. MU/AC/10/6/2024
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/vorkshop 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 Chair of Department;
- Providing professional support to improve and manage the
consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories/workshops;
- Identifying training needs for technical staff in liaison with
Chair of Department;
- Designing and structuring training sessions in
laboratory/workshop safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
- Performing inspection of all laboratories/workshops to ensure
they conform to acceptable standards; and
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to
time.
Qualifications
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate
must:
- Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent
from a recognized institution;
- Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
- Have ten (10) years relevant laboratory working experience;
- Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body;
and
- Demonstrate outstanding ability in handling laboratory
services.
For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer
must:
- Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent
from a recognized institution;
- 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 (3) years;
- Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body;
and
- Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance
and results.
How To Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward
ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae
giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary,
telephone contact and email address,
names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts
and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be
clearly indicated on both the application
letter and the envelope,
Applications should be addressed to:-
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics,
Research, Extension & Student Affairs
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Teaching Positions)
OR
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning
& Strategy
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Non -Teaching Positions)
so as to reach him not later than Monday
8th July, 2024 at 5,00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their
referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above
address. The
referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes
within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in
employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of
Departments,
