Principal Technical Instructor - 1 Post at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

REF NO:
KIMC/PTI/HR/M/02/2023 (Re - Advertisernent)

Job Descriptions

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Giving technical Instructions in the area of specialization;
• Developing new methods of instructing:
• Determining overall effectiveness of technical programmes and giving advise as appropriate;
• Conducting research and related consultancy in technical training:
• Preparation of technical instructional materials:
• Coordinating preparation of instruction schedule for laboratories and studios:
• Ensuring safety of training equipment and facilities;
• Supervise demonstration in studios and laboratories;
• Operating and maintaining training equipment;
• Facilitating student's studio-based productions;
• Planning and implementing technical training programs and schedules:

Ensuring the implementation of guidelines in the studios for students with special needs:

• preparing students progress reports;
• Preparing Technical Instructors management reports;
• Implementing risk mitigation plans; and
• Undertaking Performance management, review and budgeting.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Technical Instructor/Chief Technical Instructor, KIMC Grade & 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: Television, Radio, Film and Video Production, Film/Aideo Sound. Film/Video Camera, Film/AVideo Editing. Film Technology, Mass Communication (Radio and/or Television), Studio Technical Operations/Media Technology, Technical Education, Photojournalism, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Electrical/Electronic, Telecommunication Engineering. Theatre Arts, Animation. Fine Art, Design or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized Institution (holders of Certificate in Education are exempted):
• Certificate of Supervisory Course attendance from a recognized Institution lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability in the performance reflected in the work performance and results.

Terms of Service

• The successful candidate will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The Minimum basic salary for this position will range from Kshs. 76,850 — Kshs. 111,508 per month exclusive of allowances