Assistant Laboratory Technician I – Gross Anatomy Job Pwani University

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REF: PU/ADV/08/05/2026

This is a middle level in this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws

Qualification

• The candidate must have a Diploma in Gross Anatomy and Higher National Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services or equivalent from recognized institution.

Experience

• Be a member of relevant professional bodies
• Must have two (2) years of relevant work experience
• Worked in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc)

Key Responsibilities

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

• Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the field and laboratory
• Assist Gross Anatomy lecturer in practical demonstrations
• Maintain the Gross Anatomy laboratory.
• Assist Gross Anatomy demonstrator in teaching and grading duties for Gross Anatomy practicals.
• Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practical classes and examinations.
• Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus, setting up and assisting in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations.
• Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for Gross Anatomy assessments
• Provide technical assistance to researchers.
• Prepare and implement the use of SOPs in the laboratory.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Keep an updated inventory for consumables and non-consumables.
• Trouble shooting for machine errors, general maintenance and internal calibration
• Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory.
• Storage of supplies and equipment; disposing of solutions, used samples and specimen according to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.
• Resource Mobilization e.g. Infrastructure grants, equipment grants, scholarships for students.

How to Apply

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC

Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages) and copies of certificates. Applicants should also provide names and contact addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable of the competence of the applicant.

Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 20th May, 2026. Applications received later than this date will not be considered