The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) stands as one of the oldest and most respected media training institutions in East and Central Africa. Established in 1961 as the Voice of Kenya Training School, it was created to address the growing demand for skilled electronic engineering professionals and technicians for the then Kenya Broadcasting Service (KBS). The institution evolved through several phases, mirroring the growth of Kenya’s broadcasting landscape—from KBS to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) in 1962, and later the Voice of Kenya (VOK) after nationalization in 1964.
The nationalization of the broadcaster resulted in the departure of many expatriate professionals, creating an immediate need for well-trained local manpower. In response, the newly branded Voice of Kenya secured a grant in 1965 to expand its training capacity, laying the foundation for what would become the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. Over the decades, KIMC has grown into a premier institution for training media practitioners, broadcast engineers, communication specialists, and technical personnel who serve in diverse sectors of Kenya’s media and communication industry.
KIMC continues to play a vital role in shaping the country’s media ecosystem through high-quality instruction, practical training, and capacity building. In line with its mandate and ongoing institutional development, KIMC is seeking to recruit dedicated, hardworking, and service-oriented individuals to support administrative, technical, and operational functions across its campuses.
The following positions are open for application:
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS BY POSITION
- Cleaners
Cleaners support the institution by ensuring that all buildings, offices, classrooms, restrooms, and common areas remain tidy, sanitized, and conducive to daily operations. The role includes sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste disposal, maintaining hygiene standards, replenishing cleaning supplies, and reporting repair needs. They help maintain a clean environment that supports learning, staff well-being, and efficient institutional operations. - Gardeners
Gardeners are responsible for maintaining the institution’s outdoor spaces, including lawns, flower beds, trees, and landscaped areas. The role involves planting, watering, pruning, mowing grass, trimming hedges, weed control, maintaining gardens, and ensuring the general aesthetic appeal of the grounds. Gardeners also monitor plant health and collaborate with maintenance staff to keep the outdoor areas safe and attractive. - Secretaries
Secretaries support administrative efficiency across departments by managing office communication, drafting correspondence, organizing meetings, maintaining records, handling telephone calls, and ensuring proper documentation. They assist managers and staff with scheduling, filing, minute-taking, preparation of office documents, and coordination of day-to-day office activities. This role contributes directly to smooth workflow and effective communication within the institution. - Cooks
Cooks support food preparation and kitchen operations within the institute by preparing meals, following set menus, ensuring food hygiene, managing ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area. They assist in portioning food, storing supplies safely, observing safety regulations, and coordinating with catering staff to meet meal service timelines for staff and trainees. - Housekeepers
Housekeepers support accommodation and hospitality areas by ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and proper upkeep of hostels, guest rooms, kitchenettes, and staff accommodation. Their responsibilities include cleaning rooms, changing linens, arranging supplies, handling laundry, monitoring maintenance needs, and supporting hospitality operations for students and visitors. - Carpenter
The carpenter supports the institution’s maintenance department by carrying out carpentry work, including repairing and constructing furniture, fitting cabinets, handling wood fixtures, assembling equipment, and maintaining wooden structures. The role ensures that learning spaces, offices, and residential facilities remain functional, safe, and well-maintained. - Welder
The welder provides metalwork support for institutional infrastructure, including fabricating and repairing metal structures, gates, frames, stands, and equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting designs, performing welding tasks, maintaining welding tools, and collaborating with the maintenance team to support repairs and improvements across the institution. - Electrician
The electrician handles electrical installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the institution. This includes repairing wiring, lighting systems, sockets, electrical appliances, and ensuring safe operation of electrical infrastructure. The role supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, safety inspections, and compliance with electrical standards to ensure uninterrupted operations. - Plumber
The plumber maintains the institution’s water supply and drainage systems, including installation, repair, and servicing of pipes, taps, toilets, sinks, tanks, and sewer lines. Responsibilities include diagnosing plumbing issues, conducting routine maintenance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring reliable water and sanitation systems across the campuses. - Finance Assistant
The finance assistant supports financial operations by processing transactions, maintaining accounting records, preparing payment vouchers, updating financial registers, assisting with reconciliations, organizing financial documents, and supporting audits. The role also involves data entry, receipt management, and assisting the finance team in ensuring compliance with institutional financial procedures. - Procurement Assistant
The procurement assistant supports procurement operations by coordinating purchase requests, preparing procurement documents, maintaining supplier records, assisting in sourcing, following up with suppliers, preparing procurement reports, and supporting compliance with procurement regulations. The role ensures that procurement processes run smoothly, transparently, and in alignment with institutional needs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted on or before 28th November 2025.
