Librarian Jobs – Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education

Job Title:  Librarian

Organisation: Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education

Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda

 

About Organisation:

Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education was commissioned with the focus on practice and hand-on experiences as basis of teaching and learning. Vocationalisation spans through all teacher education programme courses.

 

Job Summary:  The Librarian will manage and maintain cataloguing and classification of library materials in an accessible form for end users.




Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cataloguing and classifying library materials in accordance with set standards;
  • Compiling bibliographies to enable end users access information easily;
  • Checking the filing of catalogue cards;
  • Carrying out re-cataloguing and re-classification of reading materials;
  • Processing Library materials for selection and acquisition;
  • Supporting the training of students using Library resources;
  • Implementing systems and procedures to facilitate easy use of library resources;
  • Enforcing policies, regulations and procedures governing the use of Library resources;
  • Compiling data for update of the library inventory; and
  • Supervising, mentoring, counseling and appraising lower-level Library staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Should have an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Library and Information Science or Records and Archives Management from a recognized University or Institution and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and on a PhD track from a recognized University or institution.

Work Experience:

  • At least three (3) years working experience at Assistant Librarian level from a reputable institution

Competencies

  • Technical: Records management; Knowledge of library management practices; Planning, organizing and coordinating; Information communication technology; and Management of Organizational Environment.
  • Behavioural: Team work; Accountability; Ethics and Integrity; Communicating effectively; and Networking

 

How to Apply:



All applications should be accompanied with the following:

  • Certified photocopies of all Academic and Professional Certificates and
  • Transcripts;
  • A curriculum Vitae;
  • Three (3) Reference letters (Professional, Personal and Academic)
  • A recent coloured passport size photograph; and
  • A copy of the National Identity Card

 

Eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the interview and final selection process. All applications should be addressed and hand delivered to:

 

The Institute Secretary Designate,

Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education,

Kitikifumba-Shimoni, Kira Municipality,

P.O. Box 7112, Kampala.

 

Deadline: 12th July, 2024 by 5:00pm East African Standard Time.

 

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Date Posted 2024-07-02T03:25
Valid Through 2024-07-12T17:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education
Job Location Wakiso, Wakiso, Wakiso, 0256, Uganda

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