Vacancies in Africa Nazarene University, Kenya

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is

an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene

International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.

It integrates faith with learning to

produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their

times. 

Applications are invited from qualified professionals to fill the position of:

Job Summary: The University librarian provides leadership to

ensure the Library excels in effectively supporting teaching, learning and

research at Africa Nazarene University. 

The University Librarian is

responsible for the overall administration, human resource management and budget

for the Africa Nazarene University Library and the Nairobi CBD Campus Library,

and for the management and policy development for library services, collections

and facilities. 
    
Duties and Responsibilities 
 

The University Librarian will be

accountable to the Vice-Chancellor for the following duties and

responsibilities:

• Overall administration and management of
  
  University Library services to ensure integrated learning environment and
  
  the engagement of students, faculty and staff.


• Formulating, developing and implementing the
  
  library policy


• Ensuring equitable access to information
  
  resources, services, and systems in physical or virtual environments at
  
  Main campus, Nairobi CBD Campus and at all Regional campuses through
  
  lending, reference and referral services and e-resource.


• Ensuring adequate library and research
  
  resources are available to meet faculty and student needs within budget
  
  allocation.


• Periodically determine reading needs of
  
  faculty, students and other stakeholders by working closely with the
  
  Faculty in order to develop relevant collection, plan book acquisition
  
  programs of the library and select books for order in all disciplines.


• Ensure provision of bibliographical guidance
  
  to visiting and research scholars of the university.


• Ensure availability of reading facilities and
  
  conducive environment to university library users/patrons.


• Involvement in University Curriculum
  
  Development


• Ensures timely collection of reading material
  
  and daily stock management


• Teaching Information Literacy Skills to the library
  
  users/patrons


• Budgeting and management of library budget.


• Representing ANU in Kenya University
  
  Librarians Committee


• Overall management of library staff,
  
  determining of Training needs for growth and professional service delivery
  
  and conduct performance reviews/appraisals.


• Produces periodic reports for daily and
  
  strategic decisions.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by
  
  the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

• A PhD in library and information science from
  
  a recognized university or equivalent. 


• A minimum of 3 years as Deputy Librarian


• Published a minimum of three articles in peer
  
  reviewed journals.


• Evidence of success in some major non-teaching
  
  responsibility at the university or reputable organisations.


• Demonstrated leadership and strong
  
  communication skills


• Ability to provide and maintain the highest
  
  standards of service for all customers/clients.

Dean of Students

Job Summary:

 The office of The Dean of students is generally

responsible for serving as a point of information for students and responding

to students’ needs. 

He/she will be responsible for

planning and directing university activities related to student services and

campus life to ensure conducive atmosphere for study. 

The Dean will handle among others

incoming (new) students’ orientation, students’ welfare, housing and

cleanliness, healthy human relationships among students, social programs for

students, sports and games, mentoring and leadership, counselling services,

office budget, students’ conduct and discipline, Students’ Council among other

students’ activities. 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Dean of Students will be

accountable to the Vice Chancellor for the following duties and

responsibilities:

• Planning and directing university activities
  
  related to student services and campus life to ensure conducive atmosphere
  
  for study.


• Plan and direct incoming students orientation
  
  program to ensure smooth settling to residential life, study and
  
  university life in general.


• Co-ordinate and supervision of student
  
  activities and programs in the university and its campuses in liaison with
  
  campus coordinators, heads of departments/chairs and Student Council.


• Co-ordinate matters concerning student welfare


• In liaison with relevant departments of the
  
  university, co-ordinate matters concerning student conduct and discipline
  
  and advise the Vice Chancellor.


• Ensure that a healthy human relationship
  
  exists among the students and that an atmosphere conducive to study is
  
  maintained.


• Co-ordinate the student counselling and
  
  psychological services in liaison with the university counsellors.


• Oversee housing, cleanliness and the
  
  well-being of student hostels and maintain an active interest in other
  
  housekeeping matters.


• In liaison with Finance Office, manage the
  
  Dean of Students Office budget and develop policies regarding student life
  
  program development.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by
  
  the Vice-Chancellor or any other authorized officer.

• Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree
  
  from a recognized University.


• He/she must have at least four (4) years
  
  working experience working with students or administrative experience in
  
  positions of responsibility dealing with needs of large communities and
  
  must be computer proficient, or


• Holder of Msc/MA degree or equivalent
  
  university professional qualification from a recognized university with
  
  eight (8) years’ experience working with students or  administrative
  
  experience in positions of responsibility dealing with needs of large communities
  
  and must be computer proficient.


• The ideal candidate should be conversant with
  
  the running of students’ affairs in a University.


• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and
  
  professionalism.


• Good inter-personal and communication skills.


• Team player who can work with minimum
  
  supervision.

Applicants giving full details of

age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience,

current post, current salary and other financial benefits, copies of

certificates, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional

qualifications, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom

should be present or previous employer) should be addressed to:-

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University   

 
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi.

Or hr@anu.ac.ke

Applications should reach the office not later than day, 5th February,

2016. 

Applications could also be dropped at

our Town Campus located at the Stanbank Building or Aghro House, Moi

Avenue. 

Note that only short listed

candidates will be contacted.