Chief Technician job at Moi University
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Vacancy title:
Chief Technician

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

Jobs at:

Moi University

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, December 30 1899 

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Eldoret, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Moi University is committed to providing quality education and services that meet the needs of its customers and stakeholders through quality and relevant teaching, research and community service and outreach. The University is committed to a quality work and learning environment that is grounded in intellectual and academic freedom, teamwork, quest for exce...

Ref. MU/AC/10/6/2024
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for:
• Organizing, directing, coordinating and administering teaching and research activities:
• Designing laboratory/workshop safety procedures for staff and students;
• Development of alternative laboratory/workshop methods and techniques in order to cope with changing technology;
• Coordinating the production of Laboratory manuals by members of staff in the Department,
• Compiling of laboratory/vorkshop equipment and supplies;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate practicals;
• Supervision of technical staff in the Department;
• Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with Chair of Department;
• Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories/workshops;
• Identifying training needs for technical staff in liaison with Chair of Department;
• Designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory/workshop safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
• Performing inspection of all laboratories/workshops to ensure they conform to acceptable standards; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have ten (10) years relevant laboratory working experience;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrate outstanding ability in handling laboratory services.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must:
• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Technician or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address,
names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application
letter and the envelope,
Applications should be addressed to:-
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics,
Research, Extension & Student Affairs
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Teaching Positions)
OR
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning & Strategy
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Non -Teaching Positions)
so as to reach him not later than Monday 8th July, 2024 at 5,00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The
referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments,



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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, December 30 1899
Duty Station: Eldoret
Posted: 22-06-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-06-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 22-06-2067
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