Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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...

Responsibilities or duties

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 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.

Resource Mobilization e.g. Infrastructure grants, equipment grants, scholarships for students.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

The candidate must have a Diploma in Gross Anatomy and Higher National Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services or equivalent from recognized institution.

Experience needed

Must have two (2) years of relevant work experience

Worked in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

This is a middle level in this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws

Be a member of relevant professional bodies

Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc)

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC

• 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 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.
• Resource Mobilization e.g. Infrastructure grants, equipment grants, scholarships for students.

• Gross Anatomy
• Mortuary/Mortician Services
• Sample processing and preservation
• Laboratory maintenance
• Reagent preparation
• Apparatus construction
• Experiment setup
• OSCE and viva voce session setup
• Technical assistance to researchers
• SOP implementation
• Budget preparation assistance
• Inventory management
• Machine troubleshooting
• General maintenance
• Internal calibration
• Quality management systems
• Storage and disposal of supplies and specimens
• Resource mobilization

• Diploma in Gross Anatomy
• Higher National Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services or equivalent from recognized institution.
• Member of relevant professional bodies