• Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of unit, departmental and school’s strategies, policies, and procedures.

Provide technical guidance & support to multidisciplinary teaching, learning, and research activities.

Plan, coordinate, and schedule geospatial practical sessions, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and effective workload management.

Demonstrate data processing techniques and proper use of equipment to students.

Ensure the proper functioning of workstations and facilitate access to required materials for practical sessions.

Assist academic staff in assessing laboratory and fieldwork reports.

Respond promptly to user enquiries and undertake data processing and production for publication and keep record of services provided.

Contribute to ongoing research activities, support knowledge creation, intellectual property development, and commercialization.

ensure that equipment is functional and optimally utilized, including setting up equipment and laboratory experiments;

provide technical advice to students and staff making sure there’s timely reporting of equipment faults.

Ensure the development and management of an accurate and up-to-date information management system.

Perform regular maintenance, calibration, and repair of technical equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Recommend decommissioning of obsolete equipment and its replacement.

Maintain a clean and organized laboratory/ workshop/ studio environment following health and safety protocols and guidelines.

Identify and mitigate operational risks.

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental protocols.

• maintain accurate and up to date inventory (equipment and stock) records;
• To recommend decommissioning of obsolete equipment and its replacement;

Meet assigned performance targets.

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and innovations and pursue continuous professional development to support the University’s mission.

• participate in internal and external audits in line with University policies;
• respond to customer/stakeholder queries and inquiries related to area of expertise;
• adhere to performance targets as reflected in the performance review and appraisal;

identify learning opportunities and follow up on own training and development in line with departmental needs;

undertake any other duties as directed by the Chief Technician, Course Lecturer or Departmental Chair .

• Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field is required.

A Master’s degree in the relevant area is an added advantage.

A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as Technician in Analytical / Inorganic Chemistry. Higher education experience will be an added advantage.

Strong experience in technical operations, equipment maintenance, and facility management, preferably in an academic or research environment;

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures and inventory management practices;
• Understanding of curriculum requirements to better support students and the course lecturer;
• Ability to ensure accuracy in assessment methods and grading;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders;

Commitment to safety and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

Knowledge and experience in the operation of scientific laboratory equipment will be an added advantage.

Registered or eligible for registration as a professional by an appropriate and recognised professional body.