Chief Technician (Department of Chemical & Process Engineering) - Scale 12 (XII)

Ref. MU/AC/07/7/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• Organizing, directing, coordinating and administering teaching and research activities;
• Designing laboratory/workshop safety procedures for staff and students;
• Development of alternative laboratory/workshop methods and techniques in order to cope with changing technology;
• Coordinating the production of Laboratory manuals by members of staff in the Department;
• Compiling of laboratory/workshop equipment and supplies;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate practicals;
• Supervision of technical staff in the Department;
• Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with the Chair of Department;
• Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories;
• Identifying Training Needs for technical staff in liaison with the Chair of Department;
• Designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
• Performing inspection of all laboratories to ensure they conform to acceptable standards; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for direct appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate one must:

• Have Master's degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university;

OR

• Have Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in relevant discipline;
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have ten (10) years relevant laboratory working experience;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Have demonstrable outstanding ability in handling laboratory services.

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university:
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Technician or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs

Moi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA
so as to reach him not later than Friday 18th August, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

N/B: Moi University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.