SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
DEADLINE: 23/09/2024
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. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the Senior Management position of School Librarian at Makerere University Business School.
PROFILE FOR THE POSITION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
• Shall be responsible to the Principal.
• Shall be responsible for the development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services of MUBS.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the School Library.
• Develop and manage the Library collection in order to support the research scholarship, teaching and learning goals of MUBS
• Develop, manage, and maintain library systems to ensure access meets teaching and research needs, and integrates with other MIS Systems on Campus.
• Provide access to library resources and services via the web.
• Provide 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, learning, and research.
• Manage library spaces and facilities to ensure they are best utilized and maintained.
• Undertake effective planning and management of the Library and its staff, and to work in partnership with external organizations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
• Innovative and self-driven with proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to students.
• A high level of maturity and integrity.
• Should be result-oriented.
• Ability to plan, execute and monitor departmental plans
• Excellent analytical and writing skills. Ability to delegate.
• Ability to write timely reports.
• Ability to work long hours.
• High level of computer Beracy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field with a First or second class upper from a reputable institution.
• A Masters Degree in Library Science/Records & Archives Managementinformation Systems/ Information Technology.
• PhD in Library Science/Information Technology Information Systems.
• Twelve (12) years of professional experience in library work.
• Nine (9) newly recognized publications in the area of specialization.
• Information Literacy instructions.
• Contribution to community.
• Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) from Uganda Revenue Authority.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged between 40 and 55 years.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
• A five (5) year contract, renewable once, subject to good performance.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 144
Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit three (3) copies of their application together with the following:
a) A detailed and current Curriculum Vitae.
b) Names and addresses of three referees(Academic and 2 Professional) who should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Principal, MUBS under confidential cover, plus their postal, telephone and email addresses. Applicants are requested to ensure that at least two (2) of the three referees have forwarded reference letters concerning the application at the time of submission.
c) Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Original documents should not be sent at this stage.
d) Copies of the candidate’s birth certificate and National Identity Card.
Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and bearing the title of the post in the right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded to reach the Secretary, MUBS Appointments Board, at the address indicated below, not later than September 23, 2024.
THE SECRETARY, APPOINTMENTS BOARD
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL PLOT M118, OLD PORTBELL ROAD P.O. BOX 1337 KAMPALA – UGANDA