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Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science (IT Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science (IT Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Librarian II Grade 11 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Registered with relevant professional body.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Ensuring smooth and efficient running of the Library Services;
- Ensuring indexing and abstracting of journal articles;
- Supervising maintenance of the Library database;
- Monitoring, publishing trends to advise on procurement of latest library information materials;
- Communicating and interpreting library policies, procedures, to users;
- Ensuring safe custody of the library facilities;
- Supervising, weeding and discarding of library materials;
- Cataloguing data for library materials in line with established international standards;
- Providing input in the development and review of library technical service manual;
- Preparing work plans and quarterly reports for the library;
- Managing library systems within the University Library;
- Developing Policies;
- Training Other staff;
- Planning and Managing of systems development;
- Designing and realizing of bibliographic database: and
- Database Management and operations.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates shall be employed on Permanent and Pensionable terms upon satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation period and subject to satisfactory performance as appraised by the respective supervisor.
ONLY Kibabii University staff on contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
Note: This is not a promotion advertisement. A letter of recommendation from the Chairperson/Head of Department on the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should be sent to the address below.
All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
- Six (6) hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 21st July, 2023 by 5.00 p.m.
The six (6) hard Copies should be addressed to:-
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma
OR Dropped at:-
Kibabii University — Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307
Please Note:
- Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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