St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values. The University is seeking to recruit qualified academic member of staff and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the city centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Job Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (1 Post) – Library Services and Information Management (DLIM)
(a) Reports to: Director of Library Services and Information Management
(b) Job Summary: The purpose of the post is to assist the Director of Library Services and Information Management in the performance of duties pertaining to administration of library services and information management.
(c) Qualification: Holder of Advanced Level Certificate of Education with credit passes in English and Kiswahili or form IV leaver with Certificate and the National Library Assistant Certificate issued by Lower Standard Library examination (TLS) or equivalent from a recognized institution. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 5-point scale.
(d) Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience. Competence in information communication technology, communication skills and digital information skills will be an added advantage.

(e) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Library Assistant II shall be responsible to the Director of Library Services and Information Management for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining to library service and information management. He/she shall specifically be responsible for the following:
(i) Undertaking on the job training in library duties;
(ii) Performing library clerical duties and responsibilities;
(iii) Registering of readers;
(iv) Issuing of books to readers;
(v) Receiving books from readers;
(vi) Handling of simple enquiries from readers;
(vii) Bibliographical searching; and
(viii) Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by competent authority.

(f) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
(g) Tenure: Fixed terms contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

• “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
• Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, they have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE and NECTA).