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

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing technical support to teaching departments and guiding students on their technical work. The role includes offering practical classes, setting and conducting practical examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory budgeting and stock taking for requisition of materials
• Participate in departmental committees and internal laboratory and workshop auditing
• Ensure safe keeping and proper disposal of waste from practicals
• Obtain and set equipment for practicals and demonstrations
• Collect and prepare teaching and research materials
• Manage laboratory waste segregation and disposal
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory and workshop equipment
• Coordinate, invigilate, and mark practical examinations
• Compile and facilitate the acquisition of laboratory and workshop teaching and research supplies
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate practicals and workshop practice
• Assist in organizing and participating in shows and exhibitions
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area of specialization; OR
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant area with three (3) years of working experience; OR
• Diploma in a relevant area with nine (9) years of working experience, three (3) of which as Technician Grade VII
• Membership in a recognized professional body in good standing
• Computer proficiency in relevant applications