Senior Technologists II- Grade AD 10

Job Detail

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

This cadre is responsible for organizing and executing hands-on practicals and field works for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as offering technical support in research matters for students and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to: Section Head.

These Officers are expected to: –

Provide safe use of equipment by operating them according to laid down procedures and manuals to smooth running of the operations;
Ensure preparation, conduction, and supervision of practical field work/courses or classes;
Maintain records of equipment in line with established best practices to guarantee timely delivery of services;
Participate and offer technical support in research matters for students and staff;
Collect and prepare teaching materials by making timely request to ensure practical are done within the schedules and calibrate;
Ensure scientific servicing and calibration of laboratory equipment and machines to forestall machine failure;
Ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained in the laboratories, workshops and fields;
Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements of assigned practical works including safe;
Ensure safety disposal of scraps for workplace hygiene and safety; and
Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:
For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: –

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant specified field from a recognized institution;
Relevant Professional Qualifications;
Be a registered member of relevant professional body [Where Applicable]; and
Experience: Three [3] years’ experiences as a Senior Technologist III or its equivalent or its equivalent

Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: –

Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications; professional experience; membership to professional associations; and names; telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.
In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke
As applicable, referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the reference for the post applied [For Example: “…FLEET DRIVER I – GRADE AD 4 REF. NUMBER: LU/AD/1/05/01/EA/TRANSPORT/2026…”] at the Top Left-Hand Side of the sealed envelope.

The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu, KENYA

EMAIL: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

NOTE:

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to obtain clearance from the: –
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
- Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
- Commission for University Education (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter six [6] of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
- Duly fill in (complete)the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process in line with the applicable employment laws and policies.
Applications received after TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.