The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) was established in 1961 and was named as the then Voice of Kenya Training School. Its main purpose was to train electronic engineering and technicians for the then, Kenya Broadcasting Service (KBS), that was later rebranded in 1962 as the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

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

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