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:

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.