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Current Openings at Kenyatta University

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  • Open Jobs
    1. Registrar (Corporate Affairs)
    2. Deputy University Librarian /Grade 14
    3. Systems Librarian /Grade 13
    4. Senior Librarian /Grade 13
    5. Librarian /Grade 12
    6. Assistant Librarian 1 /Grade 11
  • Method of Application

Current Openings at Kenyatta University

Registrar (Corporate Affairs)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial&nbsp

Key Qualifications & Experience:

  • Be a holder of an earned PhD degree or equivalent from a reputable University.
  • Must be at least a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.
  • Applicants should have at least five (5) years proven administrative work experience at senior level, in a reputable institution of higher learning.
  • Have knowledge and skills in planning and directing corporate communication programs that can create and maintain a favorable University image.

Duties and Responsibilities:
While reporting to Vice Chancellor the Registrar Corporate Affairs will specifically take leading role in;

  • Planning, developing and implementing University public relations strategic policies and follow up implementation.
  • Handling protocol issues and coordinating University public relations activities.
  • Administering the University Communication Policy.
  • Promoting and Marketing the University as a brand in order to enhance competitiveness and image of the institution.
  • Provide leadership in strategic communication.
  • Promote and maintain corporate links with relevant stakeholders.
  • Plan and organize corporate events including exhibitions, shows, conferences, courtesy calls and meetings
  • Perform any other duties as delegated and assigned from time to time

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Method of Application

Key Qualifications &  Experience:

  • Must have a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences or any other related field.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information science with a specialization in Information Technology or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology.
  • At least two years working experience as a Systems Librarian preferably in an academic institution set up.
  • Be conversant with Library Management systems such as KOHA and DSpace.
  • Systems administration competency in Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems as well as server management.
  • Knowledge of the applications of computer technology to library operation and e-library services.
  • Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as MARC21 (machine readable cataloguing), HTML, Z39.50, etc
  • Have skills in databases, network administration and website authoring tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming skills e.g. python, Javascript, etc.

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