MANDATE The core mandate of Machakos University is to Teach, Train, conduct Research, Innovate, Collaborate, generate new knowledge and Community Service. IDENTITY STATEMENT Machakos University is an academic institution committed in transmitting knowledge, skills and attitude through science, Technology and Innovation for the benefit of humanity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct practical sessions with students
- Supervise Assistant Technologists in their day to day activities.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, machines and apparatus for use by students and lecturers
- Design the relevant practical manuals for guiding in performance of practical lessons.
- Conduct annual procurement plans for all laboratory appliance and requirements.
- Prepare semester reports on practical executed so as to report on issues such as success and challenges involved
- Develop practical manuals for all units that require practical lessons throughout the semester
- Oversee running of practical lessons in the lab as well as perform demonstrations to students
- Develop lab time table to guide the utilization of lab facilities
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Must have an earned Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field.
- Must be Computer literate.
OR
- Must have an earned Diploma in the relevant field
- Six (6) years’ work experience three (3) of which as Assistant Technologist Grade 5/6 or equivalent.
- Must be Computer literate.
Submit two (2) hard copies of the letter of application, academic certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of academic and professional qualifications, experience, publications, supervision of postgraduate students (where applicable), attracted funds, academic programmes developed, membership to professional bodies and evidence of current salary. Update individual google scholar accounts to include all publications. Type the required information in the Job Application Form available on the University website, print, sign and attach to the application. Send a soft copy (one running pdf file) of the application details
