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Braille Technician
Maseno University
Kisumu | Full Time | Education / Teaching
End date 29 Jul 2024
MSU/ACA/SNE/05/24
Requirements for Appointment:
- Diploma in Special Needs Education or equivalent qualification in a relevant field from a recognized institution with at least Three 3 years relevant work experience;
- A bias in English, Kiswahili, Music and Mathematics Braille;
- A minimum of KCSE Grade of C plain in English and Kiswahili subjects respectively;
- Conversant with technology for persons with visually impairment;
- Ability to repair braille machines; and
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Brailling 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 brailled/ 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