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1. USIU Library Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the University Librarian, the holder of this position will assist in processing information resources and facilitating access to information.

Key Responsibilities

Charging and discharging information materials to library users and update their records, clear paid library penalties fees to facilitate utilization of library resources.

Assist in providing reference information services to the university community to facilitate information retrieval.

Provide library user education through library orientation and training sessions, to promote user information literacy.

Organizing and maintaining library stock (shelving and shelf reading) to facilitate identification and retrieval of information resources.

Training and monitoring work-study students, interns and students on attachment.

Assist in cataloguing, classification and indexing to facilitate easy retrieval of information materials.

Receiving, verification and physical processing of information materials.

Assist in facilitating interlibrary loan requests.

Assist in stock taking/reconciliation, weeding and book sales of weeded books.

Assist in library clearances to students, staff and faculty.

Biometric registration of new library users and laptop registration to facilitate library access.

Assist in issuing of user barcodes to library users to facilitate ID processing.

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

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional
Experience

Diploma in Information and Library Studies

At least two (2) years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Competencies & Skills

Confidentiality and integrity;

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;

Relationship builder & effective negotiator;

Good communication skills;

Self-motivated;

Attention to detail;

Adaptability and reliability

Proficiency in working with electronic databases.

Proficiency in Library Management Software.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Wednesday, April 7 , 2017

Director of Administration,
United States International University
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

For more information and job application details, see; USIU Jobs in Kenya

2. USIU Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Dean, School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, the candidate will be expected to support activities in the laboratory and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance of tests and laboratory procedures such as preparing samples and doing manual tests that are based on detailed instructions and protocol.

Planning, documenting, setting up, undertaking (and guiding students on) controlled experiments and trials.

Maintenance of laboratory use records, with reports as and when needed

Provision of semester and annual inventories reports

Use of automated equipment and computerized

instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time.

Preparation of laboratory testing samples for examination by faculty and students

Discussion of results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with faculty and students

Operation and maintenance of sophisticated instruments and apparatus

Operation and maintenance of a safe Experimental Animals House

Set up, calibration, maintenance, operation and shutting down of laboratory instruments.

Preparation of equipment maintenance schedules and timely and satisfactory maintenance

Maintenance of competence in a Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory.

Maintenance of material safety data sheets for all School chemicals and products.

Active participation in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.

Training and orientation of new Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of tests.

Engagement in service to the university, the profession and to the community.

Adherence to the USIU-Africa Laboratory Safety and Operational Guidelines

Performance of any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.

A higher diploma in a related field from an accredited academic institution;

Registration by relevant regulatory body;

Three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar position in a research or higher learning Institution, with evidence of support given to students during their research projects.

A specialty in any of the following areas:

Medical Physiology OR

Medical Pharmacology & Toxicology OR

Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis OR

Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice OR

Pharmaceutical Technology OR

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Skills, Personal Attributes & Competencies

Confidentiality and integrity;

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;

Relationship builder & effective negotiator;

Good communication skills;

Self-motivated;

Attention to detail;

Adaptability and reliability

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Wednesday, April 7 , 2017

Director of Administration,
United States International University
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

Web: www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs

For more information and job application details, see; USIU Jobs in Kenya

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