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Role overview
Animal Attendant – Grade Four (4) One (1) Position MSU/ACA/SPBS/DOZ/01/26 (Department of Zoology)
Requirements for Appointment
- At least a Certificate in Animal Health Production, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Technology
or its equivalent from accredited and recognized institution;
- At least Two (2) years’ experience working with laboratory animals;
- A minimum of KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus);
- Familiarity with laboratory animal care, protocols and procedures;
- Must possess animal handling and restraining skills;
- Experience with data entry and record-keeping systems;
- Well vast with practical demonstrations for undergraduate students;
- Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding ethical care and use of animals; and
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Providing daily care for laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, etc.);
- Observation of animals for signs of illness and maintaining general hygiene in the
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facility;
- Assisting learner and researchers with animal restraint, vaccination, dissections, sample
collection and administration of treatment; and
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
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TERMS OF SERVICE
The Terms of service for these positions will be Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations Terms EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade KH 13 and Ins tructor, Grade Eleven (11) will be on a Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encour aged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.
Applicants should submit Five (5) hard copies of the application letter, together with the required testimonials. The application letter and all accompanying documents should also be consolidated into one running PDF document and emailed to the employer’s official contact, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 12th October, 2026 and addressed to: