Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/25/05/2023- LIBRARY ASSISTANT, SCALE KW8 (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 33, 639 x 1, 770 -46, 032PM
House allowance: Kshs. 16, 500
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 5,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Library Assistant reports to the Senior Librarian;
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Assist in requisitioning, controlling, classifying, cataloguing and verification
of materials / documents / serials;
ii. Assist in recalling overdue books;
iii. Assist in shelf arrangement;
iv. Assist in serial control;
v. Assist in conducting searches from electronic data base.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Have a Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Be proficient in computer applications;
iii. Fulfill requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competencies:
Personal Attributes
i. Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instruction;
ii. Creativity and innovativeness;
iii. Professionalism and integrity;
iv. Interpersonal skills including being a team player;
v. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Core Competences
i. Working experience in designing and developing communication
materials;
ii. Computer literate;
iii. Good communication skills;
iv. Interpersonal skills.