Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national un...
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- Open Jobs
- Medical Laboratory Technologist – Locum
- Clinical Officer – Locum (Night Duty)
- Clinical Officer – Locum
- Method of Application
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience
- LocationKilifi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
REF: PU/ADV/03/01/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST - LOCUM
This is a Temporary/short-term position available for three (3) to six (6) months.
Academic Qualification
- The candidate must have minimum of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent from a recognised Institution.
- In addition, the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body.
Experience and Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and responsibilities:
- Decontaminating work benches.
- Designing and conducting laboratory tests according to SOP.
- Preparing client for collection of specimens
- Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens for accuracy.
- Receiving, processing and analyzing medical samples.
- Developing and maintaining of cell and tissue culture for testing purposes
- Disaggregating specimens for processing and analysis.
- Performing routine diagnostic tests.
- Receiving, labelling and registering specimens.
- Perform any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills and Competencies
The candidate must have the following:
- Ability to use complex medical equipments
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Inventory management skills
- Organizational skills
- Report writing skills
- Team work skills
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience
- LocationKilifi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
REF: PU/ADV/01/01/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF CLINICAL OFFICER –LOCUM (NIGHT)
This is a Temporary/short-term position available for three (3) to six (6) months.
Academic Qualifications
- The candidate must have a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- In addition the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body.
Experience and Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and responsibilities:
- Examination of patients and making diagnosis
- Prescribing relevant drugs for patients
- Making requests for laboratory investigations
- Carrying out Clinical Counselling
- Referring patients for senior review or specialist test
- Attending to emergency cases that may occur among Pwani University staff
- May assist the nurse in suturing and intravenous drug administration
- Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department
Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have:
- Organization skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Team building and team work
- Supervisory skills
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience
- LocationKilifi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
REF: PU/ADV/02/01/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF CLINICAL OFFICER –LOCUM
This is a Temporary/short-term position available for three (3) to six (6) months.
Academic Qualifications
- The candidate must have a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- In addition the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body.
Experience and Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and responsibilities:
- Examination of patients and making diagnosis
- Prescribing relevant drugs for patients
- Making requests for laboratory investigations
- Carrying out Clinical Counselling
- Referring patients for senior review or specialist test
- Attending to emergency cases that may occur among Pwani University staff
- May assist the nurse in suturing and intravenous drug administration
- Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department
Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have:
- Organization skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Team building and team work
- Supervisory skills
Method of Application
Interested applicants should submit two (2) copies of their application for the above positions. Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of academic and professional qualifications, work experience, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Applications and recommendation letters from referees should be addressed to,
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for persons with disability (NCPWD) Certificate.
Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education. The deadline for submitting application is Friday 17 th January, 2025. Applications received later than this date will not be considered