Machakos University Deputy Librarian - Jobs in Kenya

Machakos University Deputy Librarian - Jobs in Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA

Experience: 3 years

Location: Machakos

Job Field: Data Science / Research , Education / Teaching

Reference Number: MKSU/DUL/03/22

Key Responsibilities

Overall planning, administration and management of Library service:

Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies, procedures and work plans.

Manage selection, acquisition, organization and dissemination of Library resources and services.

Promotion and marketing of Library services.

Developing services for physically and visually impaired.

Ensuring that the Library meets the needs of precise groups of users including Post Graduate Students and Persons Living with Disability.

Ensuring different Library systems and services function effectively.

Participation in capacity building and mentorship of Library staff.

Working in collaboration with schools to develop and implement Information Literacy Program.

Planning, coordinating and assigning duties and responsibilities to Library staff.

Monitoring Library procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements:

Keeping abreast with emerging Library and information trends and especially on Knowledge management.

Promoting and developing local and international partnerships for the benefit of the Library.

Monitoring and evaluation of Library services.

Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Appliction Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Should have a Master’s degree in Information Science/Library Science and served as

a Deputy Head of University Library for three (3) years or as Senior Librarian Grade 13 or equivalent.

Must be a member of a relevant professional body: and

An earned Ph.D. will be an added advantage

Method of Application

All Applications should be sent to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF)
Machakos University
P.O BOX 136-90100
MACHAKOS

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address.
The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes before the advert deadline.

A soft copy (one running pdf file) of the applicant must also be sent by e-mail to recruitment.hr@mksu.ac.ke

The applications should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s (Administration, Planning and Finance) office on or before 22nd August, 2022. Machakos University will Only contact shortlisted candidates.


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