Ref. MU/AC/01/3/2024
The University Librarian shall, under the general
direction of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Research,
Extension & Student Affairs, be in charge of the management and provision
of University Library Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of Library services in
the University;
- Formulation and implementation of
Library policies and regulations;
- Formulation of Library strategic
plans and implementation of work plans:
- Budget preparation and
harmonization for Library services;
- Coordination of Information
Literacy;
- Promoting linkages with Library
stakeholders;
- Development of the Library
procurement plan;
- Participating in the procurement
of information materials and library equipment in liaison with the
Procurement Department;
- Ensuring current and relevant
information materials are provided to users:
- Evaluation of Library services,
stocktaking and weeding:
- Maintaining Library inventory;
- Custodian of Library equipment
and facilities:
- Performance appraisal of staff in
the Library;
- Advising on training and
professional improvement for Library staff: and
- Performing any other duties as
may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for direct appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- Be a holder of an earned
Doctorate degree in Library and Information Sciences or related field from
a recognized University;
- Have ten (10) years
administrative experience four (4) of which should be as a Deputy
University Librarian or equivalent post;
- Have published at least three (3)
Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals: demonstrate knowledge and competencies
in the management of University Library Services;
- Be a member of a recognized
professional association for Librarians, Kenya Library Association (KLA),
Library Association (LA) or American Library Association (ALA) and in good
standing; and
- Meet any other requirements as
may be set by Council.
- A certificate in a strategic
leadership or management course of not less than four (4) weeks’ duration
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
How To Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward
ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae
giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary,
telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees
plus copies of certificates, transcripts, publications and testimonials. The
reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on
both the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:-
Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs)
Moi
University
P.O.
Box 3900-30100
ELDORET,
KENYA
(University
Librarian)
So as to reach him not later than Friday 29th March, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants
are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of
reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their
recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of
this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channeled
through their Heads of Departments.