The University of Eldoret is seeking qualified Technologists in Health Sciences to provide technical support within the department. This role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring high standards of safety, and facilitating student practicals and research activities to support the academic mission of the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
Practical Facilitation: Collection and preparation of teaching and research materials to facilitate students' practical sessions.
Procurement Support: Initiate procurement processes for laboratory/workshop tools, materials, machines, and equipment.
Laboratory Design: Design laboratory/workshop arrangements and assist in carrying out various field activities.
Safety Management: Ensure students follow laboratory/workshop safety procedures to minimize accidents and equipment breakages.
Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance and repair of laboratory facilities and equipment to ensure they are in optimal condition for use.
Manual Development: Participate in the development of laboratory manuals in collaboration with lecturers to guide students during practicals.
Supervision: Assign duties to laboratory/workshop assistants and attendants to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Planning: Participate in developing annual procurement plans for the department to ensure learning and teaching supplies are available.
Inventory Control: Keep, manage, and take responsibility for laboratory/workshop inventory.
Requirements for Appointment
Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
At least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Continuous management training lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training.
Membership registration with a relevant professional body.
Terms and Conditions
These positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
Remuneration will be as per the current University policies and regulations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send an electronic scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to: vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke.
Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor. Applicants are advised to indicate the position applied for and the advertisement number on the cover letter subject.
Application documents must include:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional certificates.
Testimonials.
National Identity Card or Passport.
Other relevant supporting documents.
Note: Three referees should send reference letters directly to the email above, quoting the job reference number and name of the applicant on the email heading. Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6) of the constitution of Kenya (2010), except for EACC, shall be required only for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send the electronic scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to the Vice-Chancellor via email at vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke.
Applicants must indicate the position applied for and the advertisement number on the cover letter subject. Documents should include a detailed CV, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a National ID/Passport.
Three referees must send their reference letters directly to the same email, quoting the job reference and applicant name in the heading. Applications must be received on or before Midnight 27th May 2026.
