Background

Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national un...

Job Type

Contract

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

2 years

Location

Kilifi

Job Field

Science

REF: PU/ADV/02/04/2026

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF TECHNICIAN GROSS ANATOMY- LOCUM

This is a temporary/short-term position available for three (3) months.

Academic Qualification

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Gross Anatomy or equivalent from recognized institution

OR

Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services 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.

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

• Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the field and laboratory
• Assist Gross Anatomy lecturer in practical demonstrations
• Maintain the Gross Anatomy/Cadaveric laboratory.
• Assist Gross anatomy demonstrator in teaching and grading duties for Gross Anatomy practicals
• Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practical classes and examinations.
• Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus; setting up and assisting in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations.
• Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for Gross Anatomy 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 specimen according to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.

Skills

The candidate must have the following: -

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Team work skills
• Time management skills

• Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the field and laboratory
• Assist Gross Anatomy lecturer in practical demonstrations
• Maintain the Gross Anatomy/Cadaveric laboratory.
• Assist Gross anatomy demonstrator in teaching and grading duties for Gross Anatomy practicals
• Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practical classes and examinations.
• Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus; setting up and assisting in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations.
• Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for Gross Anatomy 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 specimen according to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Team work skills
• Time management skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gross Anatomy or equivalent from recognized institution OR Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services from recognized Institution