Records and Information Makerere University: (15) Positions

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O.Box 7062

Closing Date:  4th – January- 2013  

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:


5).     UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

      a)  Post:           Librarian 1 (Administrative) (6)

Reports to:     University Librarian

Salary Scale:    Makerere University M6


Role:      Process Library resources conduct information literacy and assist the University Librarian in managing the operation and coordination the Unit’s administrative functions.

      Required Qualifications:
i.    An honours bachelors’ degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized
Institution.

ii.    Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized
            Institution.
                                                    
Required Experience:  
Two years work experience in the related field in a reputable organisation is an added
advantage.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Cataloguing and classification, bibliographic control, compiling Library statistics, end- user training, reference work, supervision of support staff, and any other official library work assigned by the University Librarian

        Essential skills/competences:

·    Out-put oriented work habits.
·    Good Interpersonal and Communication and organisational skills
·    Willingness to learn
·    Must be computer literate.

Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 50 years of age.

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent terms of service


      b) Post:            Librarian 1 (Academic) (7)

Reports to:       University Librarian

Salary Scale:    Makerere University M6


Role:      Process Library resources conduct information literacy and assist the University Librarian in managing the operation and coordination the Unit’s administrative functions.

      Required Qualifications:

(i)    A minimum upper second bachelors’ degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution.
 
         (ii).        Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised
                       Institution.

                                                                  
Required Experience:  

Four years work experience in Academic/ Research Library is an added
advantage.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  
    Cataloguing and classification, bibliographic control, compiling Library statistics, end- user     training, reference work, supervision of support staff, conduct research and any other official library work assigned by the University Librarian
     
     Essential skills/competences:

·    Out-put oriented work habits.
·    Good Interpersonal and Communication and organizational skills
·    Willingness to learn
·    Must be computer literate.

Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 40 years of age.

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent terms of service.

      c) Post:            Head Binder (1)

Reports to:       University Librarian

Salary Scale:    Makerere University M6


Role: Improving the quality and quantity of the Bindery work output and assist the University Librarian in managing the operation and coordination the Unit’s administrative functions.

      Required Qualifications:

i)    A Master’s degree in Fine Art or its equivalent.
ii)    An honors bachelors Degree in Fine Art or its equivalent.
iii)    A postgraduate qualification in Bindery or reprographic field is an added advantage.


                                                                  
Required Experience:  

Four years work experience in Academic/ Research Library is an added
advantage.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  
In charge of training of Bindery staff, devise control measures by liaising with the Accounts office, represent the Bindery at library meetings. Initiating, ordering and purchasing of spares and binding materials. Custodian of the bindery and assist the University Librarian in managing the operation and coordination the Unit’s administrative functions.

     
     Essential skills/competences:

·    Out-put oriented work habits.
·    Good Interpersonal and Communication and organizational skills
·    Willingness to learn
·    Must be computer literate.

Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 50 years of age.

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent terms of service.


d)  Assistant Head Binder (1)

Reports to:       Head Binder

Salary Scale:    Makerere University M7

Role: Assist Head Binder in improving the quality and quantity of the Bindery work output.
 
   Required Qualifications:


(i)    An honors bachelors Degree in Fine Art or its equivalent.
(ii)    A postgraduate qualification in Bindery or reprographic field is an added advantage.


                                                                  
Required Experience:  

One year work experience in Academic/ Research Library is an added
advantage.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  
Assists the Head binder in the day-to-day administration of the Bindery section, organize the bindery, marketing bindery services and any other official duty described by the Head Binder.
     
     Essential skills/competences:

·    Out-put oriented work habits.
·    Good Interpersonal and Communication and organizational skills
·    Willingness to learn
·    Must be computer literate.

Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 50 years of age.

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent terms of service.