Technician Microbiology at Pwani University

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