Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position description
• The Librarian will be reporting to the Director, Research Capacity Building

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail;
• Initiating formulation and reviewing of library information policies;
• Legislation, standards, rules and regulations and facilitate their implementation;
• Overseeing the development of programs and activities to promote library and information service and reading culture;
• Validating networking and collaboration programs;
• Ensuring library and information services are in conformity with international standards, procedures and norms;
• Advising the Institute on all matters pertaining to management of library information services;
• Coordinating library and information activities in all Centres within the Institute;
• Liaising with stakeholders to mobilize resources for library information services; overseeing and reviewing budget proposals for the department;
• Facilitating innovation and review of library information services and products;
• Overseeing monitoring, evaluation and report on implementation of library service programs; and
• Development, implementation and realization of the department’s strategic objectives, performance contracts and appraisal systems.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma in Library or Information Studies;
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Demonstrated merit, skills and abilities as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies
• Planning, problem solving and analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical Skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Terms of Employment:
• Employment is for one (1) year contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.
The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, HigherEducation Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.
Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/erecruitment - E-Recruitment Portal on or before 16th July, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview and processing of offerletter. If asked for a fee, report such requests immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on to apply

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