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Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
KIBU/ADM/102/2023
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Issuing and receiving books;
- Compiling statistics of borrowed books;
- Assisting users to track reading materials through OPAC;
- Compiling of past papers
- Handling general enquiries;
- Conducting orientation and registering new library users;
- Filling of borrowing cards;
- Sending reminder notices for.overdue publications;
- Updating the catalogue;
- Photocopying gazette notices with published standards and circulating to quality control officers;
- Shelving new and returned books;
- Ensuring that shelves are tidy and publications are filed in their right &
- Receiving newspapers and magazines and maintaining their records;
- Assisting users to access the catalogue and retrieving information from the library;
- Grouping information materials accordingly through classification and cataloguing systems; and
- Manning the circulation area.
The applicants MUST:
- Be employees of Kibabii University on Permanent and Pensionable Terms for Administrative staff;
- Be employees of Kibabii University either on Permanent & Pensionable terms or Contract Terms for Academic Staff;
- Have served in their current grade for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
- Apply for only one (1) grade above their current grade.
ONLY Kibabii University staff on permanent and pensionable terms and contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
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 applicants should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:-
- Three (3) Hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke
Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th August, 2023 and 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.