Media technologist (school of education)-Re advertisement

Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. MKU is one of the largest private universities in the country, with a student body in excess of 52,000, as at September 2015.

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Media technologist (school of education)-Re advertisement\

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology, Bachelor of Technology Education (BTech), Instructional Technology, Multimedia or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • At least 3 years’ relevant experience working in an University media resource center or instructional technology setting.        

         OR

  • Diploma in Multimedia or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • At least 5 years’ relevant experience working in an University media resource center or instructional technology setting.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of instructional software and audio-visual equipment.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Education

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Prepare, operate, and maintain facilities and equipment in the Micro-Teaching Laboratory, Media Resource Centre, Language Laboratory, and Geography Laboratory.
  • Provide technical support for teaching practice simulations, including recording, playback, and analysis of sessions.
  • Manage and support Smart Classrooms and ICT-enabled teaching spaces, ensuring reliable use of projectors, interactive boards, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Oversee acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, and maintenance of media resources in the Media Resource Centre and School Library.
  • Train faculty and student-teachers in instructional technologies, Blackboard (BB) skills, smartboard use, and classroom presentation techniques.
  • Support learners in information retrieval, digital literacy, and academic referencing, integrating e-learning and digital platforms into teaching and learning.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols, and manage storage, security, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory and media equipment.

Requirements

Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya University online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 8th May, 2026.

NB: All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

Notes:

  • Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
  • Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
  • The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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