PRINCIPAL PRINTER

PRINCIPAL PRINTER, GRADE KICD 5, ONE (1) POST

The Principal Printer will report to the Assistant Director, Publishing and Production

• Duties and Responsibilities

  Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - 

1. Implementing policies pertaining to production;
2. Developing standard procedures on the provision of publishing and production services;

• Planning and developing financial and cost control for publishing and production;

1. Identifying materials needed for pre-press, press and post-press;
2. Analyzing and verifying jobs before commencement of actual production;
3. Verifying reported faulty machines and equipment;

• Scheduling publishing and production events, programs and activities;
• Determining time, costs, resources and materials needed to perform a work activity; and

1. Supervising the scheduling of publishing and production events, programs and activities.
2. Supervising implementation of performance appraisal system; and
3. Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.

• Requirements for Appointment

                       For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: - 

1. Served in the grade of Senior Printer, KICD Job Grade 6 or its equivalent in the printing sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

1. Computer literacy;
2. Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in print and publication; and
3. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.