Principal Librarian at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Position description

• The Librarian will be reporting to the Director, Research Capacity Building

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Initiating formulation and reviewing of library information policies;
• Legislation, standards, rules and regulations and facilitate their implementation;
• Overseeing the development of programs and activities to promote library and information service and reading culture;
• Validating networking and collaboration programs;
• Ensuring library and information services are in conformity with international standards, procedures and norms;
• Advising the Institute on all matters pertaining to management of library information services;
• Coordinating library and information activities in all Centres within the Institute;
• Liaising with stakeholders to mobilize resources for library information services; overseeing and reviewing budget proposals for the department;
• Facilitating innovation and review of library information services and products;
• Overseeing monitoring, evaluation and report on implementation of library service programs; and
• Development, implementation and realization of the department’s strategic objectives, performance contracts and appraisal systems.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma in Library or Information Studies;
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Demonstrated merit, skills and abilities as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning, problem solving and analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical Skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams