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Graduate Assistants Job MKU
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kiambu County 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 1 hour ago (8 Oct 2026) Updated about 1 hour ago
Job Description
The Graduate Assistants support academic staff within the medical faculty by assisting with teaching, laboratory preparation, and research activities. Responsibilities include grading assignments, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to scholarly projects. The role offers practical experience for recent graduates seeking a career in health education.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline
- • Strong academic performance and a keen interest in teaching and research
- • Good organizational and time‑management skills
- • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to students
- • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic laboratory software
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Assist professors with lecture preparation and delivery of course material
- • Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and materials for practical sessions
- • Grade assignments, quizzes, and examinations, providing constructive feedback
- • Support research projects by collecting data, conducting literature reviews, and documenting findings
- • Maintain accurate records of laboratory inventory and ensure equipment functionality
- • Provide guidance to students during lab work and answer technical queries