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Job Title:  School Librarian

Organisation: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

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.

Job Summary:   Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the Senior Management position of School Librarian at Makerere University Business School. Shall be responsible to the Principal. Shall be responsible for the development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services of MUBS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the School Library.
• Develop and manage the Library collection in order to support the research scholarship, teaching and leaming 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.
• Provide 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, learning and research.
• Manage library spaces and facilities to ensure they are best utilized and maintained.
• Undertake effective planning and management of the Library and its staff, and to work in partnership with external organizations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field with a First or second class upper from a reputable institution.
• A Masters Degree in Library Science/Records & Archives Management information Systems/ Information Technology.
• PhD in Library Science/information Technology Information Systems.
• Twelve (12) years professional experience in library work.
• Nine (9) new recognized publications in the area of specialization.
• Information Literacy instructions.
• Contribution to community.
• Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) from Uganda Revenue Authority.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged between 40 and 55 years.

Desirable attributes:

• Innovative and self-driven with proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to students.
• A high level of maturity and integrity.
• Should be result-oriented.
• Ability to plan, execute and monitor departmental plans
• Excellent analytical and writing skills. Ability to delegate.
• Ability to write timely reports.
• Ability to work long hours.
• High level of computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit three (3) copies of their application together with the following:

• A detailed and current Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and addresses of three referees (Academic and 2 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 (2) of the three referees have forwarded reference letters concerning the application at the time of submission.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Original documents should not be sent at this stage.
• Copies of the candidate’s birth certificate and National Identity Card.

Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and bearing the title of the post in the right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded to reach the Secretary, MUBS Appointments Board, at the address indicated below

The Secretary, Appointments Board,

Makerere University Business School,

Plot M118, Old Portbell Road,

P.O. Box 1337 Kampala – Uganda

Deadline: 23rd September 2024

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