Librarian II(Makerere University Kampala)-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title:   Librarian II (Academic)
Post(s): 7 Vacancies 
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Job location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st December 2013 


About MUK:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Cataloguing and Classification of books.,
•  Stock-taking and bibliographic work,
•  Preserving and Conservation of books.
•  Maintaining of Library records.
•  Compiling of Library Reports and Statistics
•  Supervising support staff and any other Library work assigned by the University Librarian.
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor of Records and Archives management (BRAM) (1st class or 2nd Upper division), from a recognized institution
• The applicant should possess at least One year’s working experience in a relevant institution is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy skills in Library/Documentation work are essential.
• Good  Team Player

Age: Less than 30 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies above. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda