Senior Library Assistant II Grade: 9
REF: PU/ADV/07/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
POSITION OF SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT II GRADE 9
- This is a senior level to this cadre in the University and
appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by
the University management from time to time depending on age, citizenship
or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.
Academic Qualifications
- The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and
Information Science/Studies or related field from a recognized institution.
Experience
- The candidate must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of
continuous relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the
level of a Senior Library Assistant III or comparable grade with proven
integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to
deadlines.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The successful
candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.
- Performance management of staff
- Preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual reports
- Acting to deal with disruptive or problem clients
- Development of bibliographic and administrative
information content
- Performing academic integrity checks
- Preparing management reports
- Preparing work plans, budget and procurement plans
- Management of knowledge management systems
- Working with institutional repository systems
- Working with automated library management system
- Registration of new library users
- Supervision of books sorting and shelving according to
the classification scheme in use
Skills:
The candidate
must have experience and provide evidence in the following:
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills
- Information literacy skills
- First Aid skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Information research skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork skills
TERMS OF SERVICE
- Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic
salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life
Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other
regular allowances.
How to Apply
Interested applicants
should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.
Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
The
Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108,
Kilifi
Application should include
an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email
address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials.
Pwani University
is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for
persons with disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.
Candidates with
foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the
Commission of University Education.
The deadline for
submitting application is Wednesday
21st June, 2023 Applications received later than this date
will not be considered.
Please Note
that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
