Skills Laboratory Nurse- Thika Campus (One Position)

Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. MKU is one of the largest private universities in the country, with a student body in excess of 52,000, as at September 2015.

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https://www.mku.ac.ke/

Skills Laboratory Nurse- Thika Campus (One Position)

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a comparable position.
  • Must be Computer Literate.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Supervise and support the conduct of practical skills sessions by technologists and students to ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • Liaise with academic staff, and relevant departments to coordinate practical sessions, timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.
  • Prepare, set up, and ensure availability of laboratory equipment, chemicals, drugs, and other materials prior to practical sessions, including running trial demonstrations where necessary.
  • Support lecturers, technologists, and students during laboratory sessions by providing technical guidance and facilitating effective skills delivery.
  • Ensure effective coordination and optimal utilization of laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, and learning materials.
  • Maintain custody and proper management of laboratory equipment and apparatus, including inventory control, cataloguing, and tracking movement and usage.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records, including student practical attendance, results tracking, equipment logs, and maintenance records.
  • Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the skills laboratory in compliance with standard laboratory and infection prevention practices.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality assurance procedures, including reporting equipment breakdowns and coordinating maintenance and calibration.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to research and continuous improvement of laboratory practices and technologies.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke/OpenJobs/JobDescription?DocumentNo=d7d27bec-6246-44cf-ac94-e7893bfecf07&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 04 July 2026

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