Braille Technician
Full time @Maseno University posted 2 weeks ago in Engineering Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5783
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Engineering
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Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
Job Description
Braille Technician
Braille Technician – Grade Four (4) One (1) position MSU/ACA/SOE/SNE/01/25
Requirements for Appointment:
- At least a Certificate in Special Needs Education or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- from an accredited and recognized learning Institution;
- A bias in English, Kiswahili, Music and Mathematics Braille;
- At least Three (3) years of experience as a Braille Technician;
- A minimum KCSE grade of D in English;
- Conversant with technology for the visually impaired; and
- Ability to repair braille machines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Brailling and transcribing examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests;
- Brailling learning materials for students and staff;
- Providing technical support to lecturers in braille courses and related areas;
- Tutoring and reinforcing instruction of Braille to students as directed by the course lecturer;
- Brailling and transcribing examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests;
- Maintenance of Braille equipment and materials;
- Delivering completed brailed/transcribed materials;
- Preparing and maintaining records of braille transcription services provided;
- Brailling learning materials for students and staff;
- Providing support to students and staff with visual disability;
- Attending trainings, workshops and seminars for personal growth and welfare of individuals with visual disability;
- Providing technical support in procurement of braille learning resources; and
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Method of Application
The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the positions of General Manager, Grade KH 13, will be tenable on Contract Terms for a period of Three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance and Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on a Five (5) years Contract Terms renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees letters.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process. Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 14th October, 2025 addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 – 40105
MASENO
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