Technologist

Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education.

Duties:

1. To set up equipment and apparatus and assist in the running of Agricultural practicals in Animal, Vegetable and Fish production at the Education Center;
2. To collect and prepare experimental materials and specimen for students’ practical sessions;
3. To provide technical assistance to staff and students in their entrepreneurial and research projects;
4. To carry out minor repairs and fault finding on equipment;
5. To refer major repairs to maintenance engineers from equipment suppliers/agents;
6. To keep the Education Center storerooms clean and well maintained;
7. To manage a proper inventory record of equipment, instruments, teaching and research materials;
8. To prepare requisitions for acquiring departmental supplies;
9. To assist the Department in the choice of new types of equipment, methods modifications for existing equipment, servicing and related management activities;
10. To print, photocopy and bind laboratory materials/manuals;
11. To dispose of any hazardous waste and chemicals according to the required standards;
12. To ensure safety precautions and security of lab apparatus and general equipment in adherence to ISO standards; and
13. To carry out any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Other Attributes:

• Good communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Appointment Terms:

One (1) year contract with a possibility for renewal by mutual consent subject to satisfactory performance plus gratuity and other benefits.

Application:

Applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, academic transcripts and names and current email addresses of three referees should be  emailed to: recruitment@uneswa.ac.sz