Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa.

Aga Khan University generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and part of the Aga Khan Development Network.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU’s extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.

• Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students.
• Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions.
• Giving technical advice to staff and students.
• Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes.
• Work with individual students and support them on their research projects.
• Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment.
• Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories.
• Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings.
• Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories.
• Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager.

• Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory.
  • Must be registered by the KMLTTB.
  • ICT Competent.
  • Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage.
  • Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members.
  • Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training.
  • Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages.
  • Good people skills.
  • Culturally sensitive.
  • Able to keep up with Continuous Professional  Development.
  • Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

  To Apply

  ​An application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications and names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: [email protected] 

  Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

  Applications should be submitted latest by July 31, 2023