University Jobs – School Librarian at Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Job Title: School Librarian
Organisation: Makerere
University Business School (MUBS)
University Business School (MUBS)
Reports to: Principal
Duty Station: Nakawa,
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
to:
The Principal
Makerere University Business
School
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: schsecretary@mubs.ac.ug (electronic applications
can be sent to this email).
please visit our website www.mubs.ac.ug or
send an Email: schsecretary@mubs.ac.ug (electronic applications
can be sent to this email).
Deadline: 22nd November,
2013 East African Time
2013 East African Time
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