Koforidua Technical University Recruitment for Librarian

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Koforidua Technical University Recruitment for Librarian. The application deadline is 13 May 2019.

Koforidua Technical University was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 922 (2016) and amended by Act 974 (2018). The vision of the University is to be providers of standard science and technology education, a center of excellence in applied research and a reference point for solutions to community problems; the mission of the University is to provide tertiary level technical education through the development of career-focused skills in collaboration with industry; and the core values of the University are innovation, integrity, and impact.

Job Description

• Company: Koforidua Technical University
• Location: Ghana
• State: Koforidua
• Job type: Full-Time

Summary

• The Librarian is the head of the University Library.
• The Librarian shall be responsible for the provision of adequate and current information resources to support teaching, learning, and research of the University
• The librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in the management of the University Library
• All other functions of the librarian are as prescribed by the statutes of the University

Qualifications

• Possess a postgraduate degree in library or information science related studies. A Ph.D. in the library or information science will be an advantage
• Have served as a Deputy Librarian in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least 6 years
• Be conversant with library software or library records management software which is consistent with the University’s vision and mission
• Be a scholar and a member of a professional body in librarianship/information science
• Have a minimum of 15 cumulative publications
• Have proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff
• Exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities, and organizational skills
• Be able to ensure that adequate library and information resources are available to meet the needs of faculty and students within assigned budget
• Be able to ensure equitable access to information resources, services, facilities and systems in physical or virtual environments
• Be computer literate
• Be able to serve a full 4-year term before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60 years

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment, which is full-time, shall be for 4 years in the first instance and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for only another term of 4 years or part thereof.
• Salary and Conditions of service attached to the position aer very attractive and comparable to those in analogous Universities in Ghana

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with the following: • Six (6) copies of Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees; who can attest to the qualities of the candidate • A short statement of not more than 1200 words (Times New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision and strategies for implementation • The application should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “Application for Librarian of Koforidua Technical University” The marked applications for each of the positions should reach any one of the following addresses in both hard and soft copies not later than Monday, 13th May 2019.

The Chairman Search Committee for: Vice Chancellor Mr. Edward Asante Antwi C/o Head, General Administration Koforidua Technical University (KTU) PO Box KF 981 Koforidua, E/R Soft copies must be forwarded to: [email protected] OR The Chairman Search Committee for: Vice Chancellor C/o The Office Manager Universities of Ghana Overseas Office Ghana Universities House 321 City Road London ECIV ILJ United Kingdom Soft copies must be forwarded to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 13 May 2019