SKILLS LAB TECHNICIAN

Reports to: Head of Nursing School.

Location: Nairobi.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB - (JOB SUMMARY)

The job holder is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the skills lab, partnering with medical faculty to coordinate realistic training environments. He/she is responsible for setting up training environments and guiding hands-on clinical skill development.

Main responsibilities.

1. Clinical simulation operations & lab setup.

• Arrange anatomical models, task trainers, medical devices, and consumables required for instructional demonstrations, student practice sessions, and practical exams.
• Configure and program simulators to deliver accurate, scenario-specific physiological responses.

• Design and apply realistic medical moulage to enhance the authenticity of clinical scenarios.

1. Technical mentorship & assessment support.

• Assist in the oversight of independent student practice hours, providing guidance and reinforcing proper clinical techniques as taught by academic staff.
• Train students on the correct and safe operation of advanced medical technologies and equipment.

• Support faculty in administering high-stakes practical evaluations, such as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).

1. Inventory management.

• Maintain an accurate ledger tracking all laboratory equipment, surgical apparatus, and medical consumables.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, routine safety testing, and basic troubleshooting on simulators and equipment/systems to maximize operational uptime.

• Monitor resource depletion rates to forecast and draft procurement requisitions for upcoming academic terms.

1. Laboratory Health and Safety

• Enforce strict laboratory adherence to Occupational Health and Safety standards and chemical hazard guidelines.
• Coordinate the institution's master schedule to optimize room allocation and resource sharing across various student cohorts.

• Track and document student attendance, laboratory utilization analytics, and equipment defect logs.

Work experience, academic & professional qualifications.

1. Diploma/Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

1. At least 2 years of experience in the management of an academic skills lab.

1. Valid professional registration/license from the respective regulatory body.

Essential skills.

1. Meticulous & result-oriented.

1. Strong technical proficiency.

1. Good communication skills.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills for a student-centered environment