University Librarian at Tharaka University

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN GRADE 15 Ref: TUN/AD/57/09/24

• Responsible to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ARSA)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall, in charge of the department.
• Advise the University Management board and other users on matters pertaining to the library.
• Guiding the selection and acquisition of informational materials for teaching and research.
• Present university library utilization report to management.
• Responsible for proper deployment of professional senior library staff.
• Responsible for all staff matters in the department.
• Responsible for the implementation of University policies and procedures relevant to the department.
• Responsible for the formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget.
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification Requirements;

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

• Must have an earned PhD in the relevant field with four publications in refereed journals

OR

• Must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with four publications since the last promotion plus 5 years’ experience as Deputy University Librarian.
• Must be Computer literate
• Must have an Exemplary work performance
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a Deputy University Librarian.