Assistant Librarian – Grade E/F (REF: MNUC/DP/AL/001/2025)

Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)
Location: Gatundu, Kenya
Deadline: 10th December 2025, 5:00 p.m. EAT

About Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)

Mama Ngina University College (MNUC) is a constituent College of Kenyatta University (KU), established by Legal Notice No. 193 under the University Act No. 42 of 2012 and published as the Mama Ngina University College Order in September 2021. The University College is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is committed to shaping the future through excellence in academic and administrative services.

MNUC invites applications from competent and dedicated individuals to fill the following position:

Position: Assistant Librarian – Grade E/F

Reference: MNUC/DP/AL/001/2025
Department: Office of the Deputy Principal
Areas of Specialization: Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent

Person Specifications

• An earned Master’s Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• An earned Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Library Assistant Grade C/D or equivalent in industry.
• Registered with a relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficient in computer applications.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Librarian will be responsible for the general maintenance and efficient functioning of the University College Library under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth and efficient running of library services and maintaining the library database.
• Indexing and abstracting journal articles.
• Preparing work plans for junior officers and coordinating their activities.
• Preparing departmental quarterly reports.
• Supervising charging and discharging of library information resources.
• Coordinating provision of reference and referral services to library patrons.
• Ensuring distribution of publishers’ catalogues to faculty deans and heads of departments.
• Cataloguing and classifying newly acquired information resources.
• Verifying bibliographic details of library materials.
• Maintaining and operating library management systems.
• Performing stock editing.
• Teaching Library Skills and user education.
• Offering ICT services to various categories of users.

Terms of Service

This position is on permanent and pensionable terms. The successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with the Inter Public University Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) and 2021–2025 CBA approved salary rates.

Application Procedure

1. Applications may be submitted either manually (hard copy) or electronically (online).
2. All applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID/Passport, and copies of academic certificates and testimonials.
3. Online applications should attach all documents as one scanned PDF file and be sent to: recruitment@mnu.ac.ke
4. Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the position applied for and delivered to:
   The Principal
   Mama Ngina University College
   P.O. Box 444-01030
   GATUNDU
5. All applications must reach MNUC on or before 10th December 2025, not later than 5:00 p.m. (EAT).

MNUC is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) and applicants from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.