Sikri Technical & Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
Research, Teaching & Training
Rest of Kenya Full Time
Education
KSh Confidential
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the effective management of library resources within the institution to enhance the link between knowledge creators and knowledge users for the provision of learning and development solutions
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf(STVCBD) is one of the greatest Institutions in tertiary training for persons with disability and special needs offering creative and innovative courses from Artisan to Diploma Levels.
Mission
Transfer competence-based skills to persons with special needs in technical & entrepreneurial training areas, carrying out research and focusing on innovation
Vision
A world-class Centre for Technical & Entrepreneurial Training, Research and Innovation for persons with special needs
Core Values
STVCBD upholds the following core values;
Professionalism – the College shall uphold high-quality academic status, ethical and quality Standards in terms of recruitment, admission and services provided to enhance professional competence by providing the highest level of training to all.
Integrity – We are committed to acting with honesty, fairness, accountability and transparency in all our operations.
Teamwork – We promote respect and unity of purpose among staff.
Cohesion- the College will promote coexistence among stakeholders.
The organization seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly committed staff to fill the following vacant positions
LIBRARIAN – REF: STVCBD/2022/001 (1 POST)
Purpose of the job
This position is responsible for the effective management of library resources within the institution to enhance the link between knowledge creators and knowledge users for the provision of learning and development solutions
Responsibilities:
a) Implement the library policies and procedures that conform to the national library guidelines
b) Take custody of institutions publications to ensure proper maintenance and availability when needed for future use
c) Allocate tasks and supervise staff in the institution library for optimal resource utilization in accordance to set work plans and schedules
d) Ensure Security of Information materials and the office equipment to assist in the management of documents to be charged and discharged to users
e) Manage information storage and retrieval systems that conform to library best practices
f) Develop procedures of collection, organization, interpretation and classification of information to aide library navigation.
g) Participate in development of the budget for the library as a useful source of information for the institution
h) Supervise registration of new users and clearance of library users and also compile a list if the fines for defaulters for sign off by the authority to establish security of information material
i) Coordinate with the technical team to ensure the library computerized security system is in good working condition to enhance the information material protection
j) Routinely supervise the library staff to ensure seamless flow of work and timely achievements of deliverables.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelors Degree in information studies, Library and Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized university
Must be computer literate and 3 years’ experience in similar role
The details of each of the advertised positions are available on the College’s website www.sikriblinddeaf.ac.ke. Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, day time telephone number and should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 31st October 2022.
Principal/BOG Secretary
Sikri Technical & Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
P.O. Box 194 – 40222
OYUGIS.
STVCBD is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disability, women and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.