Technician (Biology)

at Kirinyaga University
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted July 26, 2021
Category Education / Teaching
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana – Embu – Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The Institute opened doors to the first students on 2nd March 1977 when 72 students were enrolled, 48 of these students were admitted in the building and construction department while the remaining 24 were enrolled in the clothing and textile technology department. New training programmes were introduced in plumbing and Electrical installation in the early and mid-eighties respectively. Kirinyaga University College the predecessor to KyU was established as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology (JKUAT) through a Legal Order No. 108 of August 2011. KyUC admitted its first student in September 2012 in two Bachelors’ degree programmes and grew tremendously in student and staff population with commensurate facilities to host 13 degree programmes.

Grade 5 

KyU/NT/075/07/2021

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Supervising and assisting students in the laboratory,
  2. Collection and preparation of teaching and learning/research materials,
  3. Preparation of tools, equipment and machines for use in practical by the students and teaching staff.
  4. Obtaining and setting of equipment for practical and demonstrations;
  5. Ensuring safe keeping and general housekeeping of laboratory
  6. Maintaining laboratory safety and proper disposal of laboratory waste.
  7. Maintain of laboratory inventory
  8.  Assist teaching staff and students in carrying out various teaching and research projects in the laboratory.

Requirements;

  1. KCSE C- (Plus) and above.
  2. Diploma in Biology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  3. At least three (3) years relevant work experience
  4. Show proven ability in assembly of basic scientific equipment and equipment maintenance.
  5. Knowledge in Information Communication Technology
  6. First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety Training.

Applying Instructions

Submit five (5) copies of Application and CV with details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment.

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA

Closing Date : 9 Aug. 2021

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