Braille Technician – Grade Six (6) at Maseno University

Braille Technician – Grade Six (6) One (1) Position MSU/ACA/SOE/SNE/01/25

Department of Special Needs Education & Rehabilitation

Requirements for Appointment:

• Diploma in Special Needs Education or equivalent qualification in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• At least Three (3) years’ working experience as a Braille Technician;
• A minimum of KCSE Grade of C plain in English and Kiswahili subjects respectively;
• A bias in English, Kiswahili, Music and Mathematics Braille;
• Conversant with technology for persons with visually impairment;
• Ability to repair braille machines; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Brailing and transcribing examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests;
• Brailling learning materials for students and staff;
• Providing technical support to lecturers in braille courses and related areas;
• Tutoring and reinforcing instruction of Braille to students as directed by the course lecturer;
• Brailling and transcribing examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests;
• Maintenance of Braille equipment and materials;
• Delivering completed brailed/ transcribed materials;
• Preparing and maintaining records of braille transcription services provided;
• Brailling learning materials for students and staff;
• Providing support to students and staff with visual disability;
• Attending trainings, workshops and seminars for personal growth and welfare of individuals with visual disability;
• Providing technical support in procurement of braille learning resources; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.