Job Description
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.
Technologist III – Building and Civil Engineering Department
Technologist III, Grade 7/8 in Building and Civil Engineering Department Ref.
MksU/TC/BC/04/25 (2- Positions)
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 fieldSix years’ work experience three of which as Assistant Technologist Grade 5/6 or equivalent.Must be Computer literate.