Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering- Chief Technician Scale 12 (XII) – (1) post
MU/AC/14/5/2023
Duties and
Responsiblities
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.
