Job Summary
Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university
- Minimum Qualification:Masters
- Experience Level:Mid level
- Experience Length:4 years
Job Description/Requirements
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.
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,
