Vacancy title:
Senior Technologist - Medical Microbiology

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education]

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

Senior Technologist - Medical Microbiology

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Science

MSU/ACA/SOM/DMM/01/26

(Medical Microbiology)

Requirements for Appointment:

• Higher Diploma/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology or any other medical field;
• At least Three (3) years relevant work experience in a medical field;
• A registered member of a relevant professional body with a valid practicing license; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In charge of the laboratory and supervision of other laboratory staff;
• Assist in supervision of research projects in the laboratory;
• Prepare course work materials and lessons to students' practical in the University;
• Prepare and manage students' laboratory work for practical lessons in the Department;
• Ensuring safety and security of laboratory apparatus and equipment;
• Supervise post graduate and undergraduate students working on academic projects in the Department; and
• Any other duty as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 5th April, 2026 and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Administration, Finance and Development

Maseno University

P. O. Box 333 - 40105

MASENO

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