Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) is a premier Training, Research and Consultancy Institute in Public Service.
We are seeking suitable candidate to fill the position of:
Chief Librarian
Job Description:
To efficiently carry out management and administration of the Library Services/Learning and Resource Center with the aim of ensuring full and efficient provision and utilization of these services and facilities to the Institute customers
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates activities of library/resource center
• Assists patrons in selection and location of books, audiovisual materials, and other materials
• Train and direct workers in performance of such tasks as receiving, shelving, and locating materials.
• Examines book reviews, publishers’ catalogs, and other information sources to recommend material acquisition.
• Searches catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examine content of reference materials to assist patrons in locating and selecting materials.
• Assemble and arrange materials for display.
• Prepare replies to mail requests for information.
• Any other job assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Experience:
• Masters degree in Library Studies and Information Sciences
• At least 5 years experience in managing a busy library
• Excellent inter personal and communication skills
• Must be computer literate and able operate digital library
• Knowledge of national development priorities, and functions and practices of government
Remuneration:
Salary scale: Kshs. 51,906 x 1,162 – 61,202 x 1,623 – 69,342 x 2,963 – 78,231
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications together with their detailed curriculum to
Director & Chief Executive
Kenya Institute of Administration
P.O Box 23030 0604
Nairobi
or by email director@kia.ac.ke
