Chief Technologist (Art And Design)

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.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application to the address below and email scanned copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 1st December, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs):

Address to:

The Vice-Chancellor

Tom Mboya University

P. O. BOX 199 - 40300

HOMA-BAY

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