Librarian at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Receiving and verifying of acquired information resources;
• Coordinating accessioning, stamping and labeling of the acquired information resources;
• Shelving;
• Charging and discharging library materials;
• Identifying materials for binding and filing catalogue cards;
• Coordinating, controlling and tracking of serials;
• Cataloging and classifying information resources;
• Entering data into the library databases;
• Ensuring overdue reminders are generated for compliance;
• Indexing and abstracting information resources; and Conducting searches and information retrieval.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and

Key Skills and Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication Skills
• Team player 

Terms of Employment:

• Employment is for six (6) months short contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.