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Deputy Librarian 

  • Full Time
  • Harare
  • Applications have closed

Women’s University in Africa

DUE: 06 OCT 2023

Reports to the Librarian

RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY TASKS

  • Assisting the Librarian in developing effective management of the library and information systems of the University;
  • Assisting the Librarian in developing strategic plans and policy frameworks for the library in line with the University wide strategic goals and objectives;
  • Coordinating the development of library policies e.g. CDP, procedure manuals, rules and regulations for the library etc.;
  • Ensuring that library budgeting is efficiently planned, implemented and controlled;
  • Developing and executing LIS automation plans, web page development and creation of subject gateways relevant in today’s information age;
  • Participating in the selection and recruitment of professionally trained staff for appropriate positions in the library;
  • Ensuring that appropriate staff development and training programmes are in place for all library staff;
  • Coordinating new staff induction, support and development;
  • Organising training of library staff and patrons on new resources and emerging technologies;
  • Compiling quarterly and annual reports and statistics on library and information service provision;
  • Implementing performance reviews and appraisals of library staff;
  • Supervising library staff at all the University’s campuses;
  • Performing any other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

 Qualifications

  • At least a Masters’ Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised university;
  • A first Degree in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from a recognised university.

Experience

  • At least 5 (five) years relevant post qualification work experience at a senior level position in an academic library.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit 6 sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by Friday 6 October 2023 to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources & Administration)
Women’s University in Africa
P.O Box GD 32 Greendale
Harare

Or

Hand deliver at

Women’s University in Africa
Number 549 Arcturus Road Greendale
Harare