11 November 2015

University Librarian Career Opportunity - Uganda Christian University (UCU)






Organisation: Uganda

Christian University (UCU)


Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda


Reports to:  Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs


Uganda

Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological

College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College

trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The

local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.

International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The

Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the

College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,

the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the

higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.

Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.


Job Summary: The University

Librarian will be leading the Library team and also work as part of the team of

Senior Executives of the University.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


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In charge of the management of the Staff in the

University library and information services


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Responsible for the University Library and

information services


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In charge of the Library Staff and their periodic

appraisal


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Preparing and submitting budget proposals for the

University Library


·        
Making development plans for the Library


·        
Ordering and Purchasing of books and other library

material


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Supervising the safe custody of books and other

Library property


·        
The incumbent will also be reaching library and

study skills to Library and Information System courses


·        
Membership to University Administrative and Academic

Committees e.g. Senate


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Convening regular meetings for Library Committee and

Staff


·        
Implementing quality assurance standards for the

Library


·        
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned

by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 


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The University Librarian must hold a PhD in Library

and Information Science or a related field such as Management of Information

Science, Management of Information Systems, Information Studies, Publishing or

Information Technology is desirable.


·        
A Masters degree in Library and Information Science

or a related field such as Management of Information Science, Management of

Information Systems, Information Studies, Publishing or Information Technology.


·        
A Bachelors degree in Library and Information

Science or a related field such as Management of Information Science,

Management of Information Systems, Information Studies, Publishing or

Information Technology.


·        
At least five years of post Masters experience in

the management of library /information resources, senior in a

University/Tertiary Institution setting.


·        
Excellent analytical and leadership skills.


·        
Strong customer focus.


·        
Broad and deep functional or subject matter

expertise in Library Management systems


·        
Familiarity with Library Management systems.


·        
Must be a mature and committed Christian.


All qualified

candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly

demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three

references.( Academic, Leadership and Pastoral). Please remember to attach two

(2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and send

to:


The Manager

Human Resource & Administration


Uganda

Christian University,


P.O. Box 4,

Mukono. Uganda


Deadline: 20th November, 2015













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