Job Description

Mount Kenya University(MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education, serving both private and Government sponsored students at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as its Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) Centre’s located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of being a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service, MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with the following qualifications:

Qualification

Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1.  Certificate or diploma or equivalent in brailling and debrailling.


2. Professional training and paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities.


3. Knowledge of Braille transcription methods.


4.  Knowledge of general problems and behaviors of visually impaired students.


5. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for assisting with the skill development and educational progress of visually impaired students


6. Ability to perform Braille transcription work.


7. Ability to operate Braille equipment, a computer and specialized software and Braille embosser.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities

1. Perform a variety of Braille transcription work


2. Assists Lecturer with the preparation of classroom and teaching materials for visually impaired students; and assists with the instruction and supervision of students.


3. Transcribes materials from print to Braille and Braille to print.


4. Operate braille equipment and/or computers in transcribing materials from print to Braille


5. Provide specialized assistance in Braille reading and writing.


6. Maintain confidentiality to protect privacy of students, families and staff.


7. Assists with the supervision, guidance and instruction of students in a wide variety of areas


8. Check students' progress and assists with individual work assignments.


9. Administer tests, assignments and examinations

Requirements

1.  Certificate or diploma or equivalent in brailling and debrailling.


2. Professional training and paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities.


3. Knowledge of Braille transcription methods.


4.  Knowledge of general problems and behaviors of visually impaired students.


5. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for assisting with the skill development and educational progress of visually impaired students


6. Ability to perform Braille transcription work.


7. Ability to operate Braille equipment, a computer and specialized software and Braille embosser.

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