Jobs at WBS Televesion- Uganda

Job Title: Chief Technician
Company: WBS

Vacancy: Chief Technician
REPORT TO: General Manager
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

TECHNICAL:

    Overall head and in-charge of all technical staff and equipment.
    In charge of the ob van and any out door broadcasting.
    In charge of vision mixers studio.
    Monitors the off-air monitor.
    Oversee the cleaning and servicing of all station equipment.
    In-charge of supervising all day recordings in the studio.
    Carrying out repairs for company equipment.
    Provide service to our viewers who need technical assistance, in accordance to their complaints of poor signal reception.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Key performance indicators

    Broadcasting equipment is up to standard based on the service manuals available.
    All broadcasting equipment is installed as per the installation diagram for the system.
    The quality of the picture produced in all technical operations is of 1 volt peak to peak.
    All complaints from WBSA viewers regarding poor signal are dealt with, satisfactory.
    The technical department plan and budget is submitted to management in good time for inclusion in the company's master budget.
    All technical employees are well trained according to the training needs assessment.
    All the relevant information to and from the technical department is transmitted smoothly to the relevant offices, and no information gap is reported in the company, as far as technical information is concerned.
    Reports from the management meetings indicate participation of the employee and his/her contribution during the meeting.
    A human resource audit conducted during the working year indicates that the technical department fully adheres to the human resource policies of the company.
    Evidence of detailed job descriptions and "SMART" objective and targets for the staff in the technical department.
    Evidence of additional assignments performed outside the normal job description.


Necessary Qualifications:

    Degree in Electronics or Radio / Television Electronics
    5 years experience in studio operation and maintenance.
    Good knowledge of television and video equipments.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Organizing and coordinating skills.
    Good analytical skills.
    Proficiency in all phases of duties performed.
    Good command of the English language.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers to;

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com. ( In the Subject line please indicate the position you are applying for i.e "Chief Technician")

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 10th/3/2011