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Senior Librarian at National Defence University – NDU-K

14 hours ago
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 6 years
  • Location Nakuru
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

Senior Librarian at National Defence University – NDU-K

Senior Librarian

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

  • Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Library services;
  • Indexing and abstracting journal articles;
  • Preparing work plans for junior officers and coordinating their activities;
  • Preparing departmental quarterly reports;
  • Maintenance of the Library database;
  • Supervising charging and discharging of library information resources to users;
  • Coordinating provision of reference and referral services to library patrons;
  • Ensuring distribution of publishers’ cataloguers to faculty deans and heads of departments;
  • Facilitating processing of interlibrary loan requests;
  • Cataloguing and classification of newly acquired information resources;
  • Verifying bibliographic details of library materials;
  • Maintaining and operating library management systems;
  • Stock editing;
  • Teaching Library Skills and user education; and
  • Offering ICT services in various categories of users.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Must be registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;

  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
  • Any other supporting documents and testimonials;

Clearances from the following bodies: (i) Kenya Revenue Authority; (ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; (iii) Higher Education Loans Board; (iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; (v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate); (e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and (f) Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).

MODE OF APPLICATION

  • Applications should be submitted either as hard copy(manual) or electronic (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts. (i) The Hard Copy applications should be clearly Addressed to as;

​​​​ Name and Number” National Defence University-Kenya and delivered to:Application for Advert

THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA
P.O BOX 3812-20100
NAKURU

  • Online applications should be submitted via e-mail to:Recruitment2025@ndu.ac.kewith the advert name and number on the subject line.
  • Detailed job Specifications can be found at www.ndu.ac.ke.

All applications should reach the National Defence University-Kenya on or before 25th June 2025 latest 5.00pm (East Africa Time).

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