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. 2. 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). 3. 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. 4. 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. 2. At least 2 years of experience in the management of an academic skills lab. 3. Valid professional registration/license from the respective regulatory body.
Essential skills. 1. Meticulous & result-oriented. 2. Strong technical proficiency. 3. Good communication skills. 4. Excellent interpersonal skills for a student-centered environment