Library Assistant Jobs in Uganda at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title:  LIBRARY ASSISTANT-KAMPALA CENTRE (1 Position)
Job Description

Reports to: Head Library Centre Manager-Gulu

Salary Scale: UM6

(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Assisting library users in locating library materials
(ii) Processing the loaned and returned books
(iii) Sorting and shelving books and other reading materials
(iv) Tidying shelves and library furniture
(v) Maintaining library records and performing security checks
(vi) Opening and closing the library at stipulated times
(vii) Ensuring the security of library materials (B) Person Specifications:
(i) Diploma in Library and Information Management from a reorgan¬ized Institution/University
(ii) Should have self-drive, should be results-oriented, versatile, cus¬tomer -focused, innovative and a team player.
(iii) Should have two years relevant experience preferably from a higher Institution of learning.

(iv) Should be computer literate.

(i) FULL TIME STAFF

The successful candidate will, on being confirmed in appointment, be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development.


How to Apply
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Assistant Librarian II Job Vacancy at Kyambogo University

Job title:  Assistant Librarian II – one vacancy
Post Code HRM/03/13
Salary scale M7
Responsible to Senior Assistant Librarian
Responsible for Assistant Librarian
Department University Library
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. In charge of Registration of Library users.
2. Handle overdue and replacement of lost/damaged library materials.
3. Handle Library Security materials.
4. In-charge of readers’ clearance.
5. Handle Reference work
6. Supervise and appraise Library Assistants in line with the Human Resource policy.
Person Specification
1. Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Science with two years experience.Page 3 of 5
2. Should have effective communication skills and proficiency in computer systems including use of
the e-mail and the Internet.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit three (3) sets of their application comprising of: three (3) copies of all their documents (academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three (3) referees) to the address below, not later than Friday 15th March, 2013 at 05.00pm.
Kyambogo University is an equal opportunity employer. Any kind of soliciting will lead to disqualification.

Director, Human Resources,
Kyambogo University,
Records Office – 1st Floor, main building,
P.O. Box 1, KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA
Email: dhrkyu@kyu.ac.ug, Website: www.kyu.ac.ug

University Librarian Job Vacancy at Muteesa 1 Royal University

Job Title: UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

About this Job:
REPORTS TO: DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR

 Key responsibilities:

1.    Development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services for the university.

with local, regional and international

3.    To enhance access to library and

international standards.

4.    Assist the Univetsity in fundraising to support capacity building activities for library staff.

5.    Conduct periodic library end-user

6.    Secretary to the Library Committee



Requirement:
Requirements (Minimum):

1.    Masters’ degree in Library and

Information Science from a recognized University.

2.    Knowledge of modern library

conferences and/or workshops.

3.    At least five (5) years post-qualification experience at managerial level in a reputable institution library.

4.    Practical computer skills with prior use of library software packages.

5.    Publications in reputable journals/books.

6.    Good communication skills


How to apply:
How to apply: Suitable candidates should apply either by email to mru.univ@gmail.com or by post or hand deliver to: the University Secretary, Muteesa 1 Royal University, P. O. Box 322, Masaka. An application letter including a motivational statement, curriculum Vitae and (3) referee letters.

Closing date: Friday 18th May 2012 at 5:00pm

Job Vacancies at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

Job Title: Library Security Assistant (4 posts)

Responsible to : The University Librarian

Salary Scale : IUA8 a 2 years contract Renewable upon satisfactory performance

Key functions

• Thorough checking of all the library clients before they enter and leave the library premises 
• Ensuring that all un acceptable items ,gargets that are prohibited in the library entrance on the shelves specified 
• Ensuring that there is maximum order in the library i.e clients observe silence, sitting, arrangements , respect for one another among others 
• To safeguard all library property and ensure that non is taken out premises without permission from the university librarian 

Minimum requirements
Applicant must possess a certificate in Library Science with at least 2 years working experience

To APPLY;
Applications 8 copies in own hand writing up to date curriculum Vitae with 2 separate written letters from referees should reach the secretary appointments committee ,Islamic University In Uganda ,
P.O BOX 2555, Mbale before 17th Jan 2012