Department of Mechanical,
Production & Energy Engineering – Chief Technician Scale 12
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 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 the 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 te acceptable standards; and
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
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 registered by the relevant
professional body; and
Have shown merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results,
How to Apply
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, email address,
names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and
testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly
indicated on both 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 Tuesday 13th June, 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 (3) weeks from the date of
this advertisement. For those employment, applications should be channelled
through Chairs of Departments.
NOTE:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification;
This advertisement is STRICTLY meant
for Members of Staff i.e. employees of Moi University with personal numbers;
Applications from external candidates
shall neither be acknowledged nor processed;
Moi University is an equal opportunity
employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability
are encouraged to apply.
