CHIEF LABORATORY OFFICER

CHIEF LABORATORY OFFICER RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following position.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• PhD in the area of specialization
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy.

OR

• Master’s Degree in the relevant area of specialization
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Reports to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputize the Chief Laboratory Technologist where necessary in all technical matters of the department.
• Organize procurement Requirements, installation, usage, maintenance, depreciation valuation and disposal.
• Initiate and execute research activities in the department in collaboration with the academic staff.
• Participate in curriculum development in the department.
• Supervises Staff under their section.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

  Deadline 14th December 2023