Kenyatta University seeks to recruit
competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
1. Deputy Manager - Printing Services
Purpose: To be the principal assistant to the University
Press Manager in the production of high quality printed materials for the
University in an economical, cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Bachelors Degree / Higher National Diploma
(HND) in Printing Technology / Printing & Packaging Technology or a
closely related field from a recognized university
- At least five (5) years relevant work
experience gained within the printing industry, two (2) of which must as a
Supervisor or head of section within the industry
- Working knowledge of design, layout and
imposition, plate making, offset printing press, digital printing, binding
and print-finishing operations
- Practical experience in offset lithographic
and digital printing processes
- Familiar with all pre-press, press and
post-press printing operations
- Demonstrable problem solving skills
2. Editor-In-Chief
Purpose: The Editor-In-Chief is responsible for the overall
quality and content of Kenyatta University Press publications.
S/he sets the editorial tone and
standards and has overall responsibility for the editorial and legal aspects of
all Kenyatta University Press publications.
The Editor-in-Chief will be expected
to assist in the setting up of editorial services at Kenyatta University Press
and take lead in the formulation of Kenyatta University Press editorial
strategy, in line with the overall University Press strategy.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Media/ Communication/
Publishing or English language from a recognized institution
- Masters Degree in the relevant area will be an
added advantage
- At least five (5) years relevant editorial
experience in a busy modern publishing house
- A thorough knowledge of the English language
- Must be a current member in good standing of a
relevant professional association
- Past experience with editing of university
level books / publications is essential
- Active in research evidenced by publications
in peer-reviewed journals
- Has concentration, accuracy and great
attention to detail, persistence and the ability to spend long hours
staring at the same sentence
- Has analytical judgment, or the ability to
make quick decisions about something's significance, place in context, or
truthfulness
- Self-motivated, has the ability to multitask
and the ability to work on tight deadlines
- Innovative, creative, and able to think of
different permutations on their feet
- Has computer skills and is conversant with
standard editorial and writing computer packages
- Tactful and has skill for negotiating changes
with authors
- Has a methodical working style
3. Production Planner
Purpose: The Production Planner reviews layouts of book and
journal manuscripts, forms, bound publications, pamphlets, handbooks, leaflets,
and other material for printing; and estimates the production cost for printing
of the desired quantity; evaluates the capabilities of the printing operations
including design, press work and printing finishing with specifications to be
used in the production of the printed material; and performs other related
duties as required.
Qualifications / Skills:
- KCE Division II/ KCSE mean Grade C+ and above
- Diploma in Printing Technology / Printing
& Packaging Technology from the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) or
any other recognized institution
- British Printing Industries (BPIF) Advanced
Certificate in Estimating for printers or higher
- British Printing Industries (BPIF) Certificate
in Estimating for Printers will be an added advantage
- At least five (5) years relevant working
experience in a busy offset printing press, 3 (three) of which in costing
/ estimating
- Experience in cost accounting will be an added
advantage
- Numerate and computer literate with thorough
working knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheets and database
management computer packages
- Able to analyze data and generate management
Crystal Reports using standard workflow packages and modules
- Thorough knowledge of computerized costing and
estimating for both offset lithographic and digital production processes
is essential
- Experience with Printsum Costing–Estimating
Management Information System will be a definite advantage
- Good working knowledge of printing equipment
and production inputs (raw materials) is essential
4. Pre-Press Graphic Technician
Purpose: The Pre-press Graphic Technician shall design and
produce accurate and high quality files for print production.
S/he shall coordinate workflow with
production teams and customers to ensure exceptional customer service delivery
within targets and goals set by management.
Qualifications / Skills:
- KCE Division III / KCSE mean grade C (plain)
and above
- Diploma in Printing Technology (Print Origination
or Offset Lithographic Printing and Plate-making Option) from the
Technical University of Kenya or any other recognized institution
- At least three (3) years pre-press working
experience
- At least 3 years solid Macintosh based
experience working with all major software (including Indesign, Quark,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Pitstop and others)
- A documented background of problem solving and
process improvement working on a digital network utilizing Macs, RIP’s,
file servers, digital proofers, and CTP workflows
- Experience with Printsum Workflow is a
definite advantage
- Experience working with computerized plate
making (CTP) technology
- Able to output digital files to various output
devices
- Able to work with various graphic design and
layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
- Thorough understanding of digital file formats
(pdf, tiff, eps, jpeg, etc.) from different operating systems (Mac and PC)
is required
- Proficient in Adobe Suite CSS platform and PDF
workflow
- Experience with imposition software (Mac) and
Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is essential
- Advanced color management skills and the
ability to work with different digital file formats are required
- Solid understanding of the offset printing
process and how one color affects another
- Mechanical skills and ability to use small
hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a
flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated plate processing equipment is
required
How to Apply
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, Monday, 15th February 2016
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
