LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (PUBLIC HEALTH) GRADE 9

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

i.       Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.

ii.      Registered with relevant professional body;

iii.     Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body;and

iv.     Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair of Department duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

a.     Collecting and preparing teaching materials;

b.     Keeping and Maintenance of laboratory records (chemicals, plastic and glassware, equipment and other consumables);

c.      Conducting laboratory practicals and demonstrations to undergraduates;

d.     Ensuring laboratory equipment are kept in good order;

e.     Collecting, preparing and setting up machines and equipment;

f.       Ensuring laboratory machines and equipment are serviced, repaired, tested and maintained;

g.     Supervising and training of junior laboratory staff, students and attachees engaged in laboratory work;

h.     Ensuring safe use and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste;

i.       Receiving, processing and analyzing samples;

j.       Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory / workshop equipment, including re-calibration of equipment;

k.      Any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons will be required to send their certified copies of academic/professional certificates and an application letter including a curriculum vitae with email and telephone contacts for three (3) referees.

To be considered, ten (10) copies of your application must be received on or before 13^th May, 2025 addressed to: -

The Vice Chancellor,

Kisii University,

P.O Box 408-40200,
KISII