Multimedia and Assistive Technologist

The Multimedia and Assistive Technologist is responsible for guiding the development of multimedia products and assistive technology across HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust Institutions.

MULTIMEDIA AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIST

LEARNING RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

7 GORDON TOWN ROAD 

KINGSTON

The Multimedia and Assistive Technologist is responsible for guiding the development of multimedia products and assistive technology across HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust Institutions, to support the delivery of training to learners with disabilities and those without functional disabilities.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

ü  NVQ-J 4 Certification or Associate Degree in Multimedia Production, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Technology Systems, Video Production, Instructional Systems Design

ü  At least two (2) years relevant experience in a Training /Higher Education Institution, Polytechnic Institute, Community College or Education Research and Development Organization

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Skills in photography

ü  Skills in multimedia development and delivery, including video, graphic design and motion graphics

ü  Knowledge of Special Educational Needs instructional models

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Conducts and provides guidance for video recordings at Institutions as required

ü  Assists in editing and post-production of instructional videos

ü  Duplicates CDs and DVDs for external and internal clients

ü  Updates the virtual learning resource continuously

ü  Conducts electronic packaging and labelling of DVDs/CDs

ü  Takes photographs and conducts video recordings on behalf of the Organisation

ü  Conducts investigation at the Institutions in preparation of multimedia interventions

ü  Guides contracted staff in repurposing of multimedia content for distance learning

ü  Research and packages instructional content for online/off-line delivery

ü  Implements selected Special Educational Needs (SEN) instructional models at Institutions

ü  Prepares Braille products for visually challenged Learners

ü  Prepares text captioning for videos

ü  Repurposes/develops instructional recourses - Accessible PDF Documents

ü  Converts text-to-voice content for multimedia instructional products

ü  Implements Job Access with Speech (JAWS) software for SEN Learners at Institutions

ü  Liaises with suppliers of multimedia services in the execution of external multimedia projects

ü  Prepares Procedural Manual

ü  Compiles and enters data for ICT intervention surveys

ü  Keeps up to date with best practices, innovations and emerging trends in multimedia technology

ü  Prepares periodic technical reports- general and specific

 All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVLOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans