Technician Microbiology

Pwani University

Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students.

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Technician Microbiology

REF: PU/ADV/01/04/2026

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF TECHNICIAN IN MICROBIOLOGY- LOCUM

This is a temporary/short-term position available for three (3) months.

Academic Qualification

  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology and Parasitology or equivalent from recognized institution

OR

  • Diploma in Microbiology and Parasitology or equivalent from recognized Institution.

Experience

  • The candidate must have two (2) years of relevant work experience with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
  • Be a member of relevant professional bodies
  • Worked in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.
  • 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 Microbiology and Parasitology lecturer in practical demonstrations
  • Maintain the Microbiology and Parasitology laboratory.
  • Assist Microbiology/Parasitology Lecturer 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 microbiology and Parasitology 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.
  • Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills
The candidate must have the following:-

  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Team work skills
  • Time management skills

 

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit two (2) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names, and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 14th April, 2026. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.

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