Skills Lab Technician

About the role

The AG German Institute is hiring a Skills Lab Technician for its Nairobi branch, reporting to the Head of Nursing School. The post holder oversees the daily running of the skills lab and works with the medical faculty to set up realistic training environments and guide hands-on clinical skill development.

Key responsibilities

• Set up the lab: arrange anatomical models, task trainers, medical devices and consumables for demonstrations, student practice and practical exams; configure and program simulators to give accurate, scenario-specific physiological responses; design and apply realistic medical moulage.
• Mentor and support assessment: help supervise independent student practice hours, train students on the safe use of advanced medical equipment, and support faculty in administering OSCEs and other practical evaluations.
• Manage inventory: keep an accurate record of equipment, surgical apparatus and consumables, carry out preventative maintenance, safety testing and basic troubleshooting, and forecast and draft procurement requests.
• Health and safety: enforce occupational health and safety and chemical hazard guidelines, coordinate the master schedule for room allocation, and track attendance, lab usage and equipment defects.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• At least 2 years of experience managing an academic skills lab.
• Valid professional registration or license from the relevant regulatory body.

Required skills

• Meticulous and result-oriented approach.
• Strong technical proficiency.
• Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills in a student-centred environment.

To apply, send an application letter and CV by email to the institute, using the position applied for as the subject line.