Chief Technologist (Art And Design)

Job description

Must have

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of 
• Senior Technologist Grade 11 or equivalent 
• Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised and accredited institution 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised and accredited institution  
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
• Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Providing technical leadership and managing laboratories, workshops, studios, equipment and other specialized facilities. 
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulatory requirements. 
• Planning, coordinating and supporting practical teaching, demonstrations, training, research and innovation activities in liaison with academic staff. 
• Supervising, mentoring and appraising technical staff, allocating duties and ensuring effective performance and resource utilization. 
• Managing the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and safe use of equipment, machinery, tools and associated technologies. 
• Providing technical guidance and support to staff and students in practical exercises, projects, experiments, fabrication, product development and applied research. 
• Coordinating the acquisition, storage, management and utilization of equipment, materials, tools and other technical resources. 
• Developing and implementing technical procedures, operational guidelines, maintenance schedules and quality assurance standards. 
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, maintenance activities and other technical operations. 
• Identifying technical and infrastructural requirements and advising on procurement, replacement, upgrading and disposal of equipment and materials. 
• Coordinating technical operations, work plans, budgets and optimal utilization of facilities and resources. 
• Supporting industry linkages, partnerships, exhibitions, consultancy, community engagement and other institutional activities. 
• Ensuring the security, cleanliness, orderliness and proper utilization of assigned facilities. 
• Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 

Requirements

bachelor degree 144 Apply by email: recruitment@tmu.ac.ke