Qualifications:
Two (2) year Diploma course in electronics and two years of experience in electronic maintenance and repair work; one year of which must have included the maintenance and repair of television and related electronic equipment OR
At least five (5) years hands on experience in electronic maintenance and repair work, one (1) year of which, must have included the maintenance and repair of television and related electronic equipment OR
Satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience
Technical Areas:
To advice on equipment purchase, oversee testing & implementation of all new equipment and workflows
Ensure all equipment for KUTV are working properly at all times
Work with production and creative teams to create effective and easy workflows, create guidelines/best practice documentation, train or organize training for teams
Check that workflows are adhered to, trouble shoot as issues arise, support front line team
Review kit requirements (on-going) & make suggestions on additional requirements
Have proficient knowledge in video technical infrastructure and operations
Required Skills and Experience:
Complete understanding and demonstrated experience of the digital on-air production cycle and file based production workflows
Proven Broadcast technical knowledge
Highly organized & keen problem solver
Strong project management skills
Proactive approach, a self-starter
Must work well under pressure and keep to deadlines
Exceptional communication and people skills
Accuracy with great attention to detail
Responsibilities and Duties:
In charge of the technology necessary to put the station`s broadcast on the air
In charge of ensuring that the broadcast transmission is perfect and technical faults like picture blurring, sound jamming are avoided and/or rectified on time
In charge of installing and performing preventive maintenance on the station`s control consoles, boards, recording equipment, microphones, and other related television equipment and electronic systems
Responsible for the operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of a program; such as a studio cameras, the audio console, studio lighting, and the video switcher
How to Apply
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Tuesday, 16th June 2015
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.