Kenyatta University Printing Press Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University is looking to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following offices:Kenyatta University Printing Press
 i. Offset Litho Printing Machine OperatorDiploma in Printing Technology from a recognized institutionKCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and aboveAt least three (3) years work experience in a busy offset lithographic printing press set upBasic mechanical/ equipment maintenance skillsComputer literateDuties:

Make ready, operate and maintain a range of offset printing and other related offset press equipment and accessoriesExperience with the Hieldelberg range of offset presses is essentialKnowledge of new digital offset press technology will be an added advantage.ii. Assistant Offset Litho Printing Machine OperatorCertificate in Printing Technology from a recognized institutionKCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and aboveAt least three (3) years work experience in a busy offset lithographic printing press set upExperience in the use of OCE VP2110 and CPS900 digital pressBasic mechanical/ equipment maintenance skillsComputer literateMake ready, operate and maintain a range of offset printing and other related offset press equipment and accessoriesExperience with the Hieldelberg range of offset presses is essentialKnowledge of new digital offset press technology will be an added advantage.iii. Assistant Digital Printing Press OperatorCertificate in Printing Technology from a recognized institutionKCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and aboveAt least three (3) years work experience operating a digital pressSkills in basic operation/maintenance of various copiers/ duplication equipmentsExperience in the use of OCE VP2110 and CPs 900 digital pressComputer literateKnowledge of Adobe Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and CorelDraw digital design packages will be an added advantage.Experience in the use of Duplo Digital Systems 2000, DBP500 and DF1000 print finishing systems will be an added advantage.iv. Book-Binder / Print-Finishing Assistant Certificate in Printing Technology/ Printing &Packaging (Print Finishing option) from a recognized institutionKCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and aboveAt least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy and reputable binding/ print-finishing establishmentExperience with all book binding and print – finishing processesComputer literateStart, operate and maintain a wide range of book binding and print finishing equipment and accessoriesKnowledge of post – press and print finishing operations like scoring, numbering, punching, die cutting, embossing, coating, foil – stamping, lamination, UV coating among others will be an added advantage.For those applying for teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow they will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
The terms of service for non teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

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 Thursday, 12th June, 2014.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.