Job Title: School Librarian
Organisation: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Location: Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 9th November, 2013 East African Time
Reports to: Principal
About MUBS:
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is a Public Tertiary Institute affiliated to Makerere University with the mandate to provide business and management education in the country. MUBS seeks to attract and retain talented individuals in a positive, diverse, healthy and safe work environment.
Job Summary:
The School Librarian will take lead in the development, control, management and co-ordination of all library and information services of MUBS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the School Library.
Build up and manage the library collection in order to support the research, scholarship and teaching and learning goals of MUBS.
Develop, manage and maintain library systems to ensure access meets teaching and research needs, and integrate with other MIS systems on Campus.
Provide access to library resources and services via the web.
Present easy and extensive access to the Library’s content and services in order to support the research, scholarship and teaching goals of the school.
Plan and review space requirements to provide an environment that promotes and supports teaching and learning and research.
Manage library spaces and facilities to ensure they are best utilized and maintained.
Undertake effective planning and development of the Library and its staff, and to work in partnership with external organizations.
Any other duties assigned by the Principal from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The School Librarian should possess an Honors Bachelors in Librarianship and Information Science degree from a reputable institution and at least a Master’s degree in Librarianship & Information Science with OR At least a Master’s degree preferably in any of the following study programmes – Business Administration, Law, Educational Management, Public Administration with an honours first degree in Librarianship & Information Science from a reputable institution of Higher Learning
A PhD or equivalent in Librarianship & Information Science shall be an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience at senior managerial level in a reputable institution.
Must be a citizen of Uganda aged between 35 and 50 years.
Personal Competencies:
Innovative and self-driven with proven leadership and managerial skills, Excellent relationship management and communication skills, Ability to relate to students, A high level of maturity and integrity, Results-oriented, Ability to plan, execute and monitor departmental plans, Excellent analytical and writing skills, Ability to delegate, Good report writing skills, Ability to work long hours, Computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit three (3) copies of their applications together with the following:
A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
Names and addresses of four referees, (2 Academic, 1 Character and 1 professional) who should be advised to send reference letters direct to the Principal, MUBS under confidential cover, plus their postal, telephone and email addresses. Applicants are requested to ensure that at least two of the four referees have forwarded references concerning the application at the time of submission.
Certified copies of candidate’s academic transcripts and certificates. Original documents should not be sent at this stage.
Copies of the candidate’s birth certificate or copies of relevant pages of passport.
Applicants already in service should route their applications through their heads of department. Sealed applications marked i.e .“CONFIDENTIAL and bearing the title of the post in the top right hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded and reach the Principal, MUBS on the address indicated below;
Applications should be addressed to:
The Principal
Makerere University Business School
Plot M118, old Portbell Road
P.O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda
For more information about us, please visit our website www.mubs.ac.ug
or send an Email: principal@mubs.ac.ug (electronic applications can be sent to this email).
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