Assistant Laboratory Technician I – Gross Anatomy

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a Diploma in Gross Anatomy and Higher National Diploma in Gross Anatomy or Mortuary/Mortician Services or equivalent from recognized institution.
  

Experience

• Be a member of relevant professional bodies
  
• Must have two (2) years of relevant work experience
  
• Worked in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage
  
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc)
  

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

• Assist and train students on collecting, processing and preservation of samples in the field and laboratory
  
• Assist Gross Anatomy lecturer in practical demonstrations
  
• Maintain the Gross Anatomy laboratory.
  
• Assist Gross Anatomy demonstrator in teaching and grading duties for Gross Anatomy practicals.
  
• Assist in preparation of reagents, preservative solutions, samples and specimen for practical classes and examinations.
  
• Assembling supplies and constructing apparatus, setting up and assisting in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations.
  
• Setting up OSCE and viva voce sessions for Gross Anatomy assessments
  
• Provide technical assistance to researchers.
  
• Prepare and implement the use of SOPs in the laboratory.
  
• Assist in budget preparation.
  
• Keep an updated inventory for consumables and non-consumables.
  
• Trouble shooting for machine errors, general maintenance and internal calibration
  
• Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory.
  
• Storage of supplies and equipment; disposing of solutions, used samples and specimen according to guidelines; and keeping storerooms and working areas orderly and clean.
  
• Resource Mobilization e.g. Infrastructure grants, equipment grants, scholarships for students.