Job Opportunity at SJUT, Senior Library Officer

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education. 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 management and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The main campus known as Chief Mazengo is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the town centre. For further information, please visit our website at www.sjut.ac.tz.

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

LIBRARY SERVICES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (DLIM)

Job Title: SENIOR LIBRARY OFFICER I (1 Post)

(a) Reports to:Director of Library Services and Information Management

(b) Duty Station: SJUT, Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma

(c) 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.

(d) Qualification: Holder of Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Digital Library Learning from a recognized Institution. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.

(e) Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience in information communication technology, communication skills and managerial skills will be added advantage.

(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.

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants must complete application package that consists of a signed Application Letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), relevant certified copies of Certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma Certificates /Testimonials, Academic Transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and other relevant certificates and licences. Tanzanian applicants who have studied outside Tanzania should have their certificates approved by relevant authorities i.e. Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). Names and complete addresses including emails of at least three (3) reputable referees; and Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.

Note: Misrepresentation of facts and qualifications during application shall warrant legal consequences.

Closing date: Application letters should reach the undersigned no later than Monday, 11th November, 2019 at 04:00 p.m.:

Vice Chancellor,
St John’s University of Tanzania
P.O Box 47,
Dodoma, Tanzania.
Tel: 026-239 0044 Fax: 026-239 0025
E-mail: admin@sjut.ac.tz OR hr@sjut.ac.tz