Medical Laboratory Technologist/Clinical Instructor

Role Overview

This role supports the practical teaching and research activities of a medical laboratory science department, helping ensure students have well-prepared, safe laboratory sessions. It also connects classroom learning with clinical practice by arranging practicum placements and guiding students as they train at clinical sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with laboratory practicals, demonstrations, and student assessments.
• Carry out routine laboratory procedures and support teaching and research work.
• Prepare, organise, and monitor reagents, specimens, equipment, and other materials needed for laboratory activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment, maintain it appropriately, and promote its safe and correct use.
• Keep laboratory records, stock inventories, and related documentation accurate and current.
• Follow and reinforce laboratory safety, biosafety, quality assurance, and waste-management requirements.
• Assist students and academic staff with practical classes, projects, and research activities.
• Identify and liaise with clinical practicum sites and their laboratory supervisors; monitor student placements, provide academic and professional guidance, and contribute to assessments of student progress and performance.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Head of Department or an authorised University officer.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and a current practising licence.
• Competence in relevant medical laboratory procedures, laboratory safety, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with technology and digital tools.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an

• An application letter,
• A detailed curriculum vitae,
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates,
• Evidence of relevant work experience,
• KMLTTB registration certificate, and
• Valid practicing license
• Letters of recommendation from three professional referees, including a letter from the church pastor and their contact information

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director, Human Resource Administration

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

P.O. Box. 2500-30100

Eldoret, Kenya

Applications may be submitted physically in the Human Resource office or sent via email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected] on or before November 13, 2026, at 1700hrs.