Senior Technologist-Grade VIII(Agricultural Extension and Resource Management) at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Job purpose - This position is responsible for offering technical support to teaching departments and guiding students on their technical work offering practical classes, setting and giving practical exams.  Key Responsibilities - Performing laboratory budgeting and stock taking for requisition of materials; - Participating in departmental committee and internal laboratory and workshops auditing; Ensuring safe keeping and disposal of waste left behind after practicals; - Obtaining and setting of equipment for practicals and demonstrations; - Collecting and preparing teaching and research materials; - Laboratory waste segregation and management;  - Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory/workshops equipment's; Coordinating, invigilating and marking practical examination; - Compiling and facilitating the acquisition of laboratory/workshops teaching and research supplies to ensure they are available at the point of use; - Supervising undergraduate and post graduate practicals and workshop practice; - Assisting in the organization and participation in shows and exhibitions; and - Any other duty as assigned from time to time. Job specification Minimum Requirements:- - Bachelor's Degree in the relevant area of specialization; OR - Higher National Diploma in relevant area with three( 3) years working experience; OR - Diploma in relevant area with nine( 9) years working experience, three(3) of which as Technician Grade 7; - Member of a recognized professional body and in good standing; - Computer proficiency in relevant applications Check how your CV aligns with this job