Chief Electronic Technician at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

REF NO. KIMC/CET/HR/07/2021

Reporting to: Head of Department Film Production Training;

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Managing and maintaining electrical works, plants and equipment;
• Overseeing completion and certification of completed projects;
• Reviewing the overall performance of all technical facilities;
• Formulating technical specifications for equipment;
• Coordinating formulation of safety regulations measures and their enforcement;
• Coordinating technical operations in liaison with the lecturers; and
• Approving major equipment modifications and replacement.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Electronic Technician or in a comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Electronic, Telecommunication, Computer Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated outstanding technical competence, coordination and administrative ability in the general supervision, installation, maintenance and operation of telecommunication/electronic systems;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service

The successful candidate will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The Salary for this position will range from 58,828 x 2,625 to 81,401 per month exclusive of allowances.

Additional requirements

In addition, candidates must adhere to the provisions of Chapter VI on Leadership and integrity, as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Interested candidates must submit Certificates of Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and provide Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).