ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 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 town centre.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
DIRECTORATE OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (DLIM)
Job Title : SENIOR LIBRARY OFFICER II (1 Post)
Reports to : Director of Library Services and Information Management
Duty Station : SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
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.

Qualifications :

Holder of Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Digital Library Learning from a recognized Institution. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities :
The Senior Library Officer 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) Supervising junior library staff in a given section;
(ii) Supervising the shelving of books and periodicals;
(iii) Identifying library users’ book requirements;
(iv) Compiling and analyzing statistical data;
(v) Undertaking library project work;
(vi) Teaching computer use to junior library staff and users; and
(vii) Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by competent authority.
Salary Scale : Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure : Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.