Background

Cavendish University Zambia is seeking a University Librarian who will be responsible for the acquisition, organization, management, and distribution of library resources, ensuring that the library services adequately meet the needs of all users.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and develop the Strategic and Operational plans of the department.
• Initiate and generate annual budget for the department that should be included in the University wide budget.
• Initiate quality assurance guidelines and practices and make recommendations to Management and University Council as required.
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of University-wide Quality Assurance programmes
• Oversee and coordinate course development focusing on curriculum development, pedagogy and instruction
• Oversee course management initiatives undertaken by the University revolving around the planning of learning activities, course organisation, invigilation, grading and the posting of grades
• Spearhead the assessment of course content delivery strategies
• Coordinate tutoring support services at all faculties
• Provide advisory services to members of senior management and support non-teaching activities
• Initiate and develop the Human Resource Plan for the department and manage the performance and development of the department staff
• Solicit for financial resources from Donors and other Funding agencies for Quality Assurance activities
• Coordinate the process of accreditation of Academic Programmes of the University by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other accreditations/professional bodies
• Coordinate students evaluation of teaching quality and standards and disseminate the findings to academic staff, management and other stakeholders
• Develop performance indicators appropriate to quality assurance and improvement of internal quality assurance process for the development of guidelines for periodic reviews of existing programmes
• Design quality standards and practices in the delivery of services at the University
• Keep updated with output from Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other relevant professional bodies and make appropriate recommendations for implementation to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the position as assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University
• Master of Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University
• PhD (or PhD Candidate) in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University an added advantage
• Minimum three (3) years’ senior-level work experience in a University Library
• Strong knowledge of library management systems, digital resources, and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with cataloguing and classification standards
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Member of the Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) or Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and promoting information literacy
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in the use of databases, library software systems and the internet
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Excellent data analysis skills (including high degree of proficiency in MSExcel)
• Ability to assess resources and library needs
• Ability and willingness to work, manage and supervise Library operations on an extended hours basis
• Ability to work independently
• Problem analysis and solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and self-development

• Initiate and develop the Strategic and Operational plans of the department.
• Initiate and generate annual budget for the department that should be included in the University wide budget.
• Initiate quality assurance guidelines and practices and make recommendations to Management and University Council as required.
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of University-wide Quality Assurance programmes
• Oversee and coordinate course development focusing on curriculum development, pedagogy and instruction
• Oversee course management initiatives undertaken by the University revolving around the planning of learning activities, course organisation, invigilation, grading and the posting of grades
• Spearhead the assessment of course content delivery strategies
• Coordinate tutoring support services at all faculties
• Provide advisory services to members of senior management and support non-teaching activities
• Initiate and develop the Human Resource Plan for the department and manage the performance and development of the department staff
• Solicit for financial resources from Donors and other Funding agencies for Quality Assurance activities
• Coordinate the process of accreditation of Academic Programmes of the University by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other accreditations/professional bodies
• Coordinate students evaluation of teaching quality and standards and disseminate the findings to academic staff, management and other stakeholders
• Develop performance indicators appropriate to quality assurance and improvement of internal quality assurance process for the development of guidelines for periodic reviews of existing programmes
• Design quality standards and practices in the delivery of services at the University
• Keep updated with output from Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other relevant professional bodies and make appropriate recommendations for implementation to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the position as assigned from time to time

• Strong knowledge of library management systems, digital resources, and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with cataloguing and classification standards
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and promoting information literacy
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in the use of databases, library software systems and the internet
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Excellent data analysis skills (including high degree of proficiency in MSExcel)
• Ability to assess resources and library needs
• Ability and willingness to work, manage and supervise Library operations on an extended hours basis
• Ability to work independently
• Problem analysis and solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and self-development

• Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University
• Master of Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University
• PhD (or PhD Candidate) in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University an added advantage
• Member of the Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) or Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals