Aga Khan University Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences. Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences. Jobs in Kenya



Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU's extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.

  • Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students.

  • Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions.

  • Giving technical advice to staff and students.

  • Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes.

  • Work with individual students and support them on their research projects.

  • Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment.

  • Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories.

  • Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings.

  • Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories.

  • Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager.

    Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory.

  • Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory.

  • Must be registered by the KMLTTB.
    ICT Competent.

  • Skills
    related to clinical research that will be an added advantage.

  • Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members.

  • Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training.

  • Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages.

  • Good people skills.

  • Culturally sensitive.

  • Able to keep up with Continuous Professional Development.

  • Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department.

  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

    How to Apply

    Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
    Please indicate the title of the position on your application.

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