Greensteds School Nakuru Science Lab Technician Jobs

Greensteds is a co-educational boarding and day school (IAPS and CIS) following the National Curriculum of England & Wales from Early Years to IGCSE, and A level.



Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes’ drive of Lake Nakuru National Park.


The School is set in a rural secluded, 50-acre site and is one of the leading International boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded parents and students all over the world.


Our Technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of our Science Labs so it is essential that the successful candidate is confident in providing technical assistance and student support in a classroom environment.

A candidate with expertise in the Physics laboratory will have an added advantage

Working in collaboration with the Science teachers and reporting to the Head of Science, duties will include but not limited to;


Responsibilities


  • Retrieving, setting up and putting away equipment in a laboratory environment for practical lessons,
  • Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary
  • Assisting science teaching staff with classroom demonstrations
  • Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
  • Assisting with security of science laboratory and equipment
  • Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking
  • Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
  • Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the Procurement Officer
  • Assisting with labeling, storage, stock taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals
  • Keeping appropriate records of purchases, confirming safe arrival of all products
    Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment
  • Developing
    maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required
  • Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs
  • Conducting safety audits for the laboratories
  • Creating and maintain chemical and equipment databases
  • Maintaining a clean and organized science preparation area.
  • Assisting with record keeping
  • Evaluating and select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.


    Qualifications


  • Relevant academic qualification of at least a Diploma but desirably a Bachelor’s Degree
  • A proven progressive experience in a similar or higher role
  • Practical experience within a school environment would be advantageous
  • A high level of communication and listening skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • A motivated researcher with the ability to motivate and build a rapport with people
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • An empathetic, non-judgmental and ethical approach
  • The ability to work individually or as part of a team
  • The ability to manage your own caseload and the capability to work under pressure



    How to apply


    Applicants should e-mail a CV with a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster stating the job as the title of their email and provide contact details of at least 2 referees (one being your current/most recent employer) to recruitment@greenstedsschool.com


    Closing date 16th July, 2018


    Applications are welcome as soon as possible.


    For more information and job application details, see; Greensteds School Nakuru Science Lab Technician Jobs



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