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

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

Responsibilities or duties

Supervise and support the conduct of practical skills sessions by technologists and students to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Liaise with academic staff, and relevant departments to coordinate practical sessions, timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.

Prepare, set up, and ensure availability of laboratory equipment, chemicals, drugs, and other materials prior to practical sessions, including running trial demonstrations where necessary.

Support lecturers, technologists, and students during laboratory sessions by providing technical guidance and facilitating effective skills delivery.

Ensure effective coordination and optimal utilization of laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, and learning materials.

Maintain custody and proper management of laboratory equipment and apparatus, including inventory control, cataloguing, and tracking movement and usage.

Maintain accurate laboratory records, including student practical attendance, results tracking, equipment logs, and maintenance records.

Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the skills laboratory in compliance with standard laboratory and infection prevention practices.

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality assurance procedures, including reporting equipment breakdowns and coordinating maintenance and calibration.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to research and continuous improvement of laboratory practices and technologies.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Must be Computer Literate.

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a comparable position.

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

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.

Reporting to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

• Supervise and support the conduct of practical skills sessions by technologists and students to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Liaise with academic staff, and relevant departments to coordinate practical sessions, timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.
• Prepare, set up, and ensure availability of laboratory equipment, chemicals, drugs, and other materials prior to practical sessions, including running trial demonstrations where necessary.
• Support lecturers, technologists, and students during laboratory sessions by providing technical guidance and facilitating effective skills delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination and optimal utilization of laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, and learning materials.
• Maintain custody and proper management of laboratory equipment and apparatus, including inventory control, cataloguing, and tracking movement and usage.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, including student practical attendance, results tracking, equipment logs, and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the skills laboratory in compliance with standard laboratory and infection prevention practices.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality assurance procedures, including reporting equipment breakdowns and coordinating maintenance and calibration.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to research and continuous improvement of laboratory practices and technologies.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Computer Literate

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Computer Literate.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.